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Private nonprofit · Redding, California

Simpson University

Urban campus · 809 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
86%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$27,817
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
49%
Entrance to Simpson University
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Simpson University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$25,511
$30,001 – $48,000
$22,738
$48,001 – $75,000
$28,479
$75,001 – $110,000
$29,656
Over $110,000
$30,163

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$54,688
Tuition and fees
$39,708
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$20,993
Median debt at graduation
$18,750
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
61%

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Simpson University athletics

NAIA, 10 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–68
Basketball1930
Beach volleyball10–
Cross country55
Football–108
Golf717
Soccer3530
Softball37–
Swimming & diving54
Track & field810
Volleyball1916
Wrestling2136

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Health professions
23%
Psychology
20%
Business & marketing
20%
Liberal arts & humanities
15%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%
Communication & journalism
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
49%
First-year retention
61%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,340
Median debt at graduation
$18,750
Students with a Pell grant
44%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.