Simpson University

Simpson University is a private Christian university located in Redding, California, affiliated with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Founded in 1921, Simpson is committed to providing excellent education within a Christian framework, preparing students to serve Christ through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and leadership in their chosen fields and communities with a strong emphasis on global missions and cross-cultural ministry.

Simpson University stands as a vibrant Christian institution in beautiful Northern California, known for its commitment to academic excellence and missionary preparation within The Christian and Missionary Alliance tradition. Located on a scenic campus in Redding, Simpson combines rigorous academic programs with strong emphasis on spiritual formation, character development, and global missions. The university is recognized for its caring faculty, diverse student body, beautiful campus setting, and commitment to preparing graduates who serve faithfully in missions, ministry, and professional careers worldwide.

Biblical Studies and Theology, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Music, Communication, Biology and Pre-Health Programs, Intercultural Studies and Missions, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Liberal Studies, Kinesiology

Strong Christian and Missionary Alliance heritage with emphasis on global missions, Beautiful Northern California campus with excellent weather and outdoor recreation, Strong missions emphasis with global outreach programs, Small class sizes ensuring personalized faculty attention, Diverse international student body, Active campus ministry and practical service opportunities, Affordable Christian education with strong financial aid support

Students choose Simpson University for its strong emphasis on missions and global ministry, beautiful Northern California location with excellent climate, caring faculty committed to both academic and spiritual development, excellent preparation for missions, ministry, and professional careers, vibrant campus community with international perspective, and commitment to developing graduates who serve Christ faithfully around the world.

Simpson graduates serve as missionaries, pastors, educators, business leaders, and Christian professionals throughout the United States and internationally. The university maintains strong placement rates for missions and ministry positions as well as professional careers. Alumni are known for their strong faith, cross-cultural competence, and commitment to global missions, with many serving in Alliance churches and mission organizations worldwide.