Simpson University
Location and Contact Information
2211 College View DriveRedding, CA 96003-8606
USA
Main Tel: (530) 224-5600
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
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.”
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christ and Missionary Alliance Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,400 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,456 |
| Other | $ 2,704 |
Financial Aid
Simpson University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $13,904 |
| Institutional Grant | 100% | $8,232 |
| Federal Grant | 41% | $4,542 |
| Pell Grant | 41% | $3,599 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $1,310 |
| State or Local Grant | 47% | $8,070 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 70% | $6,609 |
| Federal Loan | 70% | $5,675 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $9,682 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Simpson University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hope International University | Fullerton, CA | 864 |
| 2 | Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | 1,246 |
| 3 | Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | 515 |
| 4 | Wheeling Jesuit University | Wheeling, WV | 1,319 |
| 5 | Rosemont College | Rosemont, PA | 903 |
| 6 | Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | 2,149 |
| 7 | Chestnut Hill College | Philadelphia, PA | 2,085 |
| 8 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA | 1,659 |
| 9 | Clarke College | Dubuque, IA | 1,156 |
| 10 | Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 899 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 268 | 26 |
| Master | 32 | 5 |
| Associate | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,147 in 2009-2010 (992 full-time equivalent).
About 34% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 66% of the class.
Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%.
Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 54% Women 62% All 59%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-550 Math 420-530 Writing 440-530
Room and Board
Simpson University provides on-campus housing for 590 of its 992 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Simpson University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Christian Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology