Simpson University

Simpson University is a private college in Redding, California and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: West, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 2 online degree options and 87 online students. The part-time student body is 112 students, which represents 12% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $25,251 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $1,505. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.simpsonu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
86 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:643
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:238
  • Pell Grant students:290
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:87
  • Part-time students
    12%
  • Students over 25 years old
    32%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$1,505
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$25,251
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Psychology(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
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Outcomes

  • Graduation rate for part-time students:21%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
32 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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