Simpson University
Redding, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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Simpson University is a private Evangelical Christian liberal arts college in Redding, California. Founded in 1921 as Simpson Bible Institute in Seattle, it later relocated to San Francisco in 1955 and Redding in 1989, and is affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
- Rankings
#85 (Washington Monthly)▼
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #85 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #173 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #476 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$38,522▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $54,622
Room & Board: $11,900
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,842
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$38,522▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $54,622
Room & Board: $11,900
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,842
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 99%
- Total Enrollment
- 907
- Undergrad
- 755
- Graduate
- 152
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Retention Rate
- 62%
- Graduation Rate
- 42%
- Official Portal
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2211 College View Drive, Redding, California, 96003-8606
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