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Situated in Redding, California, Simpson University was established in 1921 by W. W. Newberry. It is also known as SU. The university was named in honor of Albert Benjamin Simpson, a Presbyterian minister who pioneered the Bible Institute movement.
Simpson University offers students various degrees in management information systems, business administration, Bible Study and theology, education and social science. The three academic divisions of the university are:
- Division of Humanities
- Division of Science and Business
- Division of Theology and Ministry
Simpson University sponsors various student clubs and organizations, including the Association for the Performing Arts, Cheer and Dance Club, the International Student Fellowship, the Association for the Visual Arts, the Student Senate and Alpha Chi. The students also publish a newspaper called “The Slate.”
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Campus Location2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606
USA
Main Tel: (530) 224-5600
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Simpson University HighlightsWhere Simpson University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 227 | 25 | | Master | 51 | 4 | | Associate | 2 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Simpson University was 1,076 in 2007-2008 (946 full-time equivalent). About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class. Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,500 | | Room and board | $ 6,700 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,392 | | Other | $ 2,640 |
Financial Aid: Simpson University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSimpson University provides on-campus housing for 590 of its 946 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Simpson University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 60% | | All | 58% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-580 | | Math | 430-560 | | Writing | 440-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (58 awarded) - Educational Leadership and Administration
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS (56 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MEDIA (4 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (17 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (28 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Christian Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (58 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Simpson University with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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