Simpson University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,300

4.89% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,311

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

66.9%

953 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

993

83.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45.5%

30 Graduates

About

Simpson University is a higher education institution located in Shasta County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Simpson University were General Psychology (55 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees), and Registered Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2021, 264 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Simpson University. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (171 degrees), 3.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Simpson University is $34,300, which is $11,116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Simpson University is $34,300, which is $11,116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,311.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Simpson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,300

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Simpson University was $34,300. The cost of tuition at Simpson University is $11,116 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Simpson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,311

2021 Value

9.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Simpson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,311. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Simpson University grew by 9.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Simpson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,006

Room and Board

$1,818

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Simpson University was of $9,006 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 19.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,818. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Simpson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Simpson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.23% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Simpson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Simpson University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 315 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Simpson University received 953 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.3% annual growth. Out of those 953 applicants, 638 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.9% acceptance rate.

There were 993 students enrolled at Simpson University in 2021. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Simpson University has an overall enrollment yield of 21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

638

Accepted Out of 953

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Simpson University was 66.9% (638 admissions from 953 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 59.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.3%, while admissions declined by −16.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Simpson University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Simpson University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Simpson University had a total enrollment of 993 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Simpson University is 831 students and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Simpson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Simpson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.4% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Two or More Races, 4.53% Asian, 3.83% Black or African American, 1.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Simpson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.3%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Simpson University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 993 students. The full-time enrollment at Simpson University is 831 and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Simpson University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Simpson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Simpson University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Simpson University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Simpson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
441 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
181 enrolled students
Two or More Races
110 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Simpson University is 44.4% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Two or More Races, 4.53% Asian, 3.83% Black or African American, 1.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 142 students (14.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 112 more women than men received degrees from Simpson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Simpson University is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Simpson University is General Psychology (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees) and Registered Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Simpson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (67 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University are Accountants & auditors (1,063,548 people), Other managers (824,135 people), Financial managers (499,264 people), Chief executives & legislators (420,286 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (350,852 people).

The most specialized majors at Simpson University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (67 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), Communications (10 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Simpson University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (67 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), Communications (10 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University are Elementary & secondary schools (932,279 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (603,762 people), Computer Systems Design (588,113 people), Banking & related activities (528,353 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (518,662 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Simpson University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
55 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
45 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Simpson University was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Simpson University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

188

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University, which is 0.404 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (188).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Simpson University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.957 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University in General Psychology, which is 5.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Simpson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Simpson University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded
Asian
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Simpson University is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

6.44% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
125 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Simpson University is white female (125 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (46 degrees).

Operations

Simpson University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.67M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.73M (22.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Simpson University had a total salary expenditure of 22.6M. Simpson University employs 18 Assistant professors, 7 No academic ranks and 5 Associate professors. Most academics at Simpson University are Male Assistant professor (12), Female Assistant professor (6), and Female No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$7.67M

2021 Endowment

25%

growth from 2020

Simpson University has an endowment valued at about $7.67M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Simpson University grew 25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Simpson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2021 Salaries

14.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Simpson University paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 52.2% of their overall expenditure ($22.6M) and a 14.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Simpson University paid a total of $2.24M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Simpson University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, No academic rank with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Simpson University was Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Simpson University.