More selective than 31% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Simpson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Simpson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Simpson University compared with other California colleges?
Simpson University has the 64th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Point Loma Nazarene University | 84% | 77% | $38,729 |
| 61 | The Master's University and Seminary | 84% | 68% | $32,647 |
| 62 | San Jose State University | 85% | 69% | $13,760 |
| 63 | California Baptist University | 85% | 62% | $26,285 |
| 64 | Simpson University | 86% | 49% | $27,817 |
| 65 | Saint Mary's College of California | 87% | 70% | $30,378 |
| 66 | Azusa Pacific University | 88% | 62% | $22,212 |
| 67 | California State University-Fullerton | 91% | 70% | $6,555 |
| 68 | University of California-Merced | 91% | 69% | $11,983 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Simpson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Simpson University admissions questions
What is the Simpson University acceptance rate?
Simpson University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 815 of 823 applicants were admitted.
Does Simpson University require the SAT or ACT?
Simpson University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Simpson University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (151 of 815).
Is Simpson University getting harder to get into?
Simpson University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Simpson University overview