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Simpson University

Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606

Official telephone: (530) 226-5600

Fax number: (530) 226-4861
Website: www.simpsonu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 963
Full-time undergraduates: 927
Part-time undergraduates: 36
Total graduate students: 199
Full-time graduate students: 84
Part-time graduate students: 115
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 26
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 10%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
4.5% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.5% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.5% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
15.9% Hispanic/Latino
59.1% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
8.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
3.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
5.5% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.9% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
56.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Nonresident Alien
9.7% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Simpson University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 85 acres
City or town school is located in: Redding, CA
Population of city/town: 91,119
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Satellite campus at the College of the Siskiyous, Weed, CA; branch campus in Scotts Valley, CA and Seoul, Korea.
Nearest major city: Sacramento, CA
Distance of nearest major city: 165 miles
Population of nearest major city: 479,686
Online campus map: www.simpsonu.edu/Pages/
About/Connect/
Locations.htm

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • other housing including Wellness housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 85%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 39%
Percent of students who live off campus: 61%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried students under age 22 must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 85%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Dancing and tobacco prohibited.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 30
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, Career and counseling services.
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, interest inventory, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, yearbook
School newspaper(s): The Slate, published six times per year
Number of honor societies: 2
Total number of registered organizations: 11
Campus-based religious organizations:
Alliance Youth Corps, Missions Committee, Spiritual Action Committee
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Chorale, small musical ensembles, jazz band, drama group, Team Managers; photography, psychology, radio, and business clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Joe Griffin,
Director of Athletics
Athletics homepage: www.simpsonu.edu/webcam
School colors: red and black
School mascot: Red Hawks
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, California Pacific Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNAIA Division II, NCCAA Division II
Men's basketballnoNCCAA, NAIA Division II
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's golfno 
Men's soccernoNCCAA, NAIA Division II
Men's wrestlingno 
Women's basketballnoNCCAA, NAIA Division II
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's golfno 
Women's soccernoNCCAA, NAIA Division II
Women's volleyballnoNCCAA, NAIA Division II

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 20%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 45%
Athletic facilities:
basketball and volleyball courts; baseball, soccer, and softball fields; batting and pitching cages; training and weight rooms; gymnasium, life center
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, cheerleading, dance, flag football, golf, indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, walleyball
Club sports for men:
basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, walleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Sacramento, CA (165 miles)
Nearest other airport: Redding, CA (7 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Redding, CA (3 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Redding, CA (3 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 23% within one year of graduation, 39% within 5 years of graduation

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