Simpson University Acceptance Rate
Redding, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 823
- Admitted
- 815
- Yield
- 18.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 823 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Simpson University's acceptance rate has risen from 57.4% in 2014–15 to 99% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 598 to 823 (+38%) over that period.
Its 99% rate makes Simpson University more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 1%.
Simpson University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 598 | 343 | 57.4% | 127 |
| 2015–16 | 623 | 321 | 51.5% | 88 |
| 2016–17 | 627 | 327 | 52.2% | 118 |
| 2017–18 | 561 | 312 | 55.6% | 100 |
| 2018–19 | 488 | 244 | 50% | 86 |
| 2019–20 | 648 | 339 | 52.3% | 109 |
| 2020–21 | 1,276 | 762 | 59.7% | 103 |
| 2021–22 | 953 | 638 | 66.9% | 134 |
| 2023–24 | 823 | 815 | 99% | 151 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 320 | 318 | 99.4% |
| Men | 503 | 497 | 98.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Simpson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Simpson University's acceptance rate?
Simpson University's acceptance rate is 99% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (815 admitted of 823 applicants).
Is Simpson University test optional?
Simpson University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Simpson University?
Simpson University received 823 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 815.
Is Simpson University getting harder to get into?
Simpson University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.4% in 2014–15 to 99% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.simpsonu.edu/.