Simpson University

2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606
http://www.simpsonuniversity.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1921
Religious AffiliationChristian and Missionary Alliance
Undergrad Students924
Endowment11,409,550
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition17,000
Room/Board5,900
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesinternships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, other
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs316
# of Books89,080
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size85 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing68%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (56%), men's dorms (37%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%)
Popular Events"TWIRP", (The Woman Is Required to Pay), "GYRAD" (Guys Get Your Roomate a Date), Banquets, Open Dorms, "Nite Life", Missions Street Fair, Movie Nights, Macho and Mock Macho Nights, Job Opportunity Fair, Intramurals, Powder Puff Football, and Missions Trips.
Nearest AirportSacramento (165), Redding (7)
Nearest TrainRedding (3)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations11
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Slate/6 times a year.
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Redding Street Ministry, Chico Street Ministry, Chapel Worship Team, Gatehouse (Missionary Kids Association/Housing), Prayer Groups
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hispanic Fellowship, Asian Fellowship, Black Student Union and International Student Fellowship.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Residence Hall Assistants, Residence Hall Associations, Student Senate, Chorale, Cheer Squad, Worship Team Leaders, Dynamics of Spiritual Life Leaders, Association for the Arts, Missions Teams, Front Line & Chico Street Ministry. Clubs: Golf, Mountain Biking, Ping Pong, and Psychology.