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How to Get Into Simpson University

Redding, CA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Simpson University Admissions Statistics

86%
Acceptance Rate
809
Undergrads
49%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Simpson University

The bar here is clear

Simpson University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Simpson University fits.

Simpson University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) July 29, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Simpson University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $54,688
Tuition & fees $39,708
Room & board (on campus) $11,900
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $27,817

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $25,511
$30-48k $22,738
$48-75k $28,479
$75-110k $29,656
$110k+ $30,163
44%
Students receiving Pell Grants
63%
Students taking federal loans
60%
Freshman retention rate
17:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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