Simpson University
Redding, California · Private
Simpson University admitted 99% of 823 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 42% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Simpson University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Simpson University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $54,622 a year. After grants, students paid $28,453 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Simpson University’s acceptance rate?
Simpson University admitted 99% of applicants: 815 of 823 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Simpson University’s application deadline?
Simpson University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 26, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
How much is Simpson University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Simpson University have supplemental essays?
No. Simpson University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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