Simpson University is a small private Christian university in Redding, northern California. It is best known for nursing, business, education, psychology and ministry, with very small classes and a close community. Choose it for a personal, faith-based degree in a quiet California town near mountains and lakes.
Redding, United States
Official website: simpsonu.edu
1921, affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Around 1,000 students
$20,000 – $34,000
International students, before scholarships
$13,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on simpsonu.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MA Education
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Very small classes and close faculty support.
Nursing — clinical placements with Redding's hospitals.
Northern California setting near Shasta Lake and Mount Shasta.
Graduates work in nursing, teaching, business and ministry roles across California.
Nursing graduates enter hospitals in northern California.
Education graduates can pursue California teaching credentials.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Limited programmes
The campus is a small residential site on the north side of Redding with halls, a chapel, library and sports fields close together.
Redding is a city of about 90,000 with hot summers, the Sacramento River trail, lakes and mountains nearby, and rent well below the Bay Area.
Form I-20 issued by Simpson
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Simpson reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring. Nursing has an earlier deadline.
Most undergraduate programmes start in fall (August) or spring (January). Nursing and the MA in Education start in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Simpson issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Nursing, business administration, psychology and education are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0; nursing needs IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Simpson offers merit scholarships and athletic awards to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
