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Interested in attending Simpson University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Simpson University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

99
%
Acceptance rate
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Simpson University?

99%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Simpson University accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 823 people applied and 815 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
318 / 320 (99%)
Men
497 / 503 (99%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Simpson University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Simpson University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Simpson University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Simpson University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Simpson University?

Grades

19% of freshmen who attended Simpson University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Simpson University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
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