Simpson University (123457)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,980

4.9% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$25,251

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2021 Acceptance Rate

66.9%

953 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

874

80% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

46.6%

54 Graduates

About

Simpson University (123457) is a higher education institution located in Shasta County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Simpson University (123457) were General Psychology (64 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (48 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2022, 230 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Simpson University (123457). 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (116 degrees), 2.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Simpson University (123457) is $35,980, which is $11,984 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Simpson University (123457) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 380 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Simpson University (123457) is $35,980, which is $11,984 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,251.

In 2022, 95% of undergraduate students attending Simpson University (123457) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,980

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Simpson University (123457) was $35,980. The cost of tuition at Simpson University (123457) is $11,984 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Simpson University (123457) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,251

2022 Value

0.237%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Simpson University (123457) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,251. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Simpson University (123457) grew by 0.237%.

This chart compares the average net price of Simpson University (123457) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,577

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Simpson University (123457) was of $14,577 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 61.9% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 38.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Simpson University (123457) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Simpson University (123457) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2021, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Simpson University (123457) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Simpson University (123457) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 380 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Simpson University (123457) received 953 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.3% annual growth. Out of those 953 applicants, 638 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.9% acceptance rate.

There were 874 students enrolled at Simpson University (123457) in 2022. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Simpson University (123457) has an overall enrollment yield of 21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

638

Accepted Out of 953

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Simpson University (123457) was 66.9% (638 admissions from 953 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 59.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants declined by 25.3%, while admissions declined by 16.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Simpson University (123457) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Simpson University (123457) in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Simpson University (123457) had a total enrollment of 874 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Simpson University (123457) is 699 students and the part-time enrollment is 175. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Simpson University (123457) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Simpson University (123457), both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.5% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% Asian, 5.49% Two or More Races, 2.52% Black or African American, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Simpson University (123457) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (14.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Simpson University (123457) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 874 students. The full-time enrollment at Simpson University (123457) is 699 and the part-time enrollment is 175. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Simpson University (123457) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Simpson University (123457) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Simpson University (123457) was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Simpson University (123457) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Simpson University (123457) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
433 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
194 enrolled students
Asian
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Simpson University (123457) is 49.5% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% Asian, 5.49% Two or More Races, 2.52% Black or African American, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (2.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 88 more women than men received degrees from Simpson University (123457). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Simpson University (123457) is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Simpson University (123457) is General Psychology (64 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (48 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Simpson University (123457), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (74 degrees awarded), Theology (5 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University (123457) are Elementary & middle school teachers (209,732 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (176,963 people), Other managers (172,945 people), Clergy (131,323 people), and Postsecondary teachers (119,856 people).

The most specialized majors at Simpson University (123457) in 2022 are Psychology (74 degrees awarded), Theology (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University (123457) are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Simpson University (123457) are Psychology (74 degrees awarded), Theology (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University (123457) are Elementary & secondary schools (585,128 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (306,266 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (265,675 people), Outpatient care centers (192,838 people), and Religious organizations (150,970 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Simpson University (123457).

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Simpson University (123457) was General Psychology with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Simpson University (123457) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

159

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University (123457), which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (159).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Simpson University (123457) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University (123457) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University (123457) in General Psychology, which is 6.11 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 42% of students graduating from Simpson University (123457) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Simpson University (123457) is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.7% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Simpson University (123457) is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

10.4% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded
White Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Simpson University (123457) is white female (93 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (23 degrees).

Operations

Simpson University (123457) has an endowment valued at nearly $7.43M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −510k (−6.87%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Simpson University (123457) had a total salary expenditure of 26.8M. Simpson University (123457) employs 19 Assistant professors, 7 No academic ranks and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Simpson University (123457) are Male Assistant professor (11), Female Assistant professor (8), and Female No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson University (123457) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$7.43M

2022 Endowment

3.24%

decline from 2021

Simpson University (123457) has an endowment valued at about $7.43M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Simpson University (123457) declined 3.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Simpson University (123457) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.2M

2022 Salaries

3.19%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Simpson University (123457) paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($26.8M) and a 3.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.2% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 15.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Simpson University (123457) paid a total of $2.48M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Simpson University (123457) were Assistant professor with 19 employees, No academic rank with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson University (123457) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Simpson University (123457) was Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Simpson University (123457).

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