- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $28,453 a year (2022–23)
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Simpson University reported an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Simpson University reviews each application.
Simpson University GPA requirements
Simpson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Simpson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Simpson University acceptance rate
Simpson University admitted 708 of 823 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Simpson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Redding, California, with 820 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Simpson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Simpson University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Simpson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,453 a year at Simpson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Simpson University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Simpson University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Simpson University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Simpson University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Simpson University?
Simpson University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 708 of 823 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Simpson University?
Simpson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Simpson University?
A lot: Simpson University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Simpson University test optional?
Check Simpson University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Simpson University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Simpson University accept AP credit?
Yes. Simpson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Simpson University ask for a personal statement?
No. Simpson University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Simpson University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,453 a year at Simpson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Simpson University look at legacy status?
No. Simpson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Simpson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Simpson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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