Simpson University
Redding, CA · Private nonprofit · 809 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $25,511 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $22,738 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $28,479 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $29,656 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,163 |
| All incomes (average) | $27,817 |
Sticker tuition: $39,708 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 60%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $54,340
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,750
- International undergrads
- 35 (4.6%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing23%
Psychology20%
Business20%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Communications & Media5%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Engineering2%
History2%
Education1%
Social Sciences1%
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