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How strong are the academics at Simpson University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
35%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Simpson University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Simpson University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Simpson University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Simpson University:

62%
First-year retention rate
35%
4-year grad rate
47%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Simpson University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
6.2
14.36
22.52
30.68
38.84
47

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 35
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Education
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 47
History
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 13
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 15
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 44
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 2
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