Simpson University
Redding, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Redding, California, Simpson University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 809 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,340 ten years after enrollment, which is 33% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 45.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $18,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,817 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Cognitive Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,340
Graduation Rate
45.1%
Median Debt
$18,750
Average Net Price
$27,817
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
809
Admission Rate
86.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$39,708
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,708
Pell Grant Rate
44.1%
Federal Loan Rate
62.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$25,511
Income $30K–$48K
$22,738
Income $48K–$75K
$28,479
Income $110K+
$30,163
Student Demographics
Women
70.3%
White
44.5%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
29.3%
Asian
4.7%
Two or More Races
8.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
66.5%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (21)
Bachelor (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $113,623 | 53 |
| Psychology | $56,902 | 48 |
| Business Administration & Management | $58,478 | 39 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $52,311 | 19 |
| Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 8 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Resources Management | $65,797 | 1 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 16 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 13 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Education | $68,735 | 7 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | Bachelor | 2 |
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religion | Master | 1 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master | 1 |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in California
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