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Simpson University Nursing Programs

Simpson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Redding, CA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Simpson University Rankings

Simpson University is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#22 of 38	State — California
Overall Quality	#31 of 71	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#92 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Simpson University?

Contact information for Simpson University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003-8606
Phone:	5302245600
Website:	www.simpsonu.edu/
Admissions:	www.simpsonu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.simpsonu.edu/sfs

How Do I Get Into Simpson University?

You can apply to Simpson University online at: www.simpsonu.edu/apply

Simpson University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Simpson University

Here’s what Simpson University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Simpson University?

Simpson University admits 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Simpson University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	414	311	75%
Women	409	397	97%

Can I Afford Simpson University?

The average net price after aid at Simpson University is $27,923. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$38,098
In-State Fees	$1,610
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,098
Out-of-State Fees	$1,610
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$39,708
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$39,708

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Simpson University receive some form of financial aid (145 students).

Nearly 94% of students at Simpson University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,029 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,221.

Student Loan Debt

63% of Simpson University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,598 per year.

Simpson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 191 students enrolled at Simpson University. Simpson University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 751 undergraduate students at Simpson University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Simpson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	33
Hispanic	217
White	331
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	63
Non-Resident	26

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Simpson University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	131
Hawaii	10
Washington	7
Oregon	5
Nevada	4

Additionally, approximately 3.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Simpson University Graduate Student Diversity

152 of Simpson University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Simpson University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Simpson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	25
White	61
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	11

Online Learning at Simpson University

Simpson University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

388 undergraduate students at Simpson University took at least one online class — of those, 64 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 55 students took at least one online class and 87 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Simpson University

Simpson University offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Simpson University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.