Redding, Calif. – Simpson University is celebrating a historic enrollment milestone, welcoming 390 new traditional undergraduate students this fall — the largest incoming class since 2003. This growth brings the university’s total traditional undergraduate enrollment headcount to 766 students, continuing a strong upward trend in recent years.
The increase reflects a 73% rise in new students since 2018–19 and a 42% increase in overall traditional undergraduate enrollment during the same period, underscoring the momentum and renewed vitality of Simpson University.
The enrollment growth has brought the total university students, including Degree Completion, Graduate programs, and Tozer Seminary, to above 1,000 students for the first time in 10 years.
“This remarkable growth is truly a blessing and a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness to Simpson University,” said Dr. Norm Hall, President of Simpson University. “We are excited to welcome this historic incoming class and to walk alongside these students as they pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth, and God’s calling on their lives.”
The record-setting class highlights the university’s continued success in enrollment, building on years of strategic efforts to strengthen academic offerings, enhance the student experience, and expand opportunities for students who want to integrate their education with their faith.
“Seeing such significant increases in new students is both humbling and inspiring,” said Dean of Enrollment and Marketing, Jerry Grimshaw, “It reflects the hard work of our admissions staff and, more importantly, the growing desire of students to integrate their education with their faith.”
With the largest incoming class in over two decades and enrollment growth across the board, Simpson University continues to strengthen its role as a cornerstone of Christian higher education in the North State region.
