Simpson University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
Main Campus
Simpson University Rankings
Affordability45
Selectivity22
Retention14
Graduation22
Earnings22
Diversity70
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Simpson University
82%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
9%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology28%
Theology and Religious Vocations4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Simpson University
50%
Admission Rate
534
Median SAT Math
529
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)488–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)478–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Simpson University
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$40K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $34K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Simpson University
78%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$205
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Simpson University
64%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 58% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 20% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 60% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Simpson University
87%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Simpson University
667
Undergraduates
34%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
114
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 9% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Simpson University, CA
Shasta College
1 miles, NE
Shasta School of Cosmetology
3 miles, W
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
3 miles, S
College of the Siskiyous
55 miles, N