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William Jessup University

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA · Suburb · 1,294 students
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$28,062
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
58%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$56,257
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

Located near Sacramento in Rocklin, California, Jessup University is a private Christian institution best known for integrating a biblical worldview into every field of study, boasting particularly strong programs in business administration, psychology, nursing, and education. Students experience a close-knit, faith-centered community characterized by small class sizes, accessible faculty mentorship, and a vibrant campus life centered on chapel services, spiritual growth, and community engagement. A distinctive feature of the university is its location in the fast-growing Sacramento metropolitan area, which allows Jessup to blend a supportive, Christ-centered campus culture with excellent regional internship connections and competitive NCAA Division II athletics.

Wikipedia:Jessup University is a private Christian university in Rocklin, California, United States, with additional sites in San Jose, California, and online. The university had 1,743 students during the 2019–20 academic year. Founded in 1939, it had a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,289 in the fall of 2020 on a 126-acre (51 ha) campus.

Location
Rocklin, CA, 95765-3707 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
18 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,150
Housing & food (on campus)$13,606
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$56,991
Average net price$28,062
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,150
Housing & food (on campus)$13,606
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$56,991
Average net price$28,062
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: jessup.edu
How it’s made up · 2025-26
William Jessup University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$36,000
Fees$1,150
Housing$7,188
Food$7,028
Books & supplies$1,089
Personal expenses$3,285
Transportation$1,251
Total published by the school$56,991
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,123
$30–48k
$22,690
$48–75k
$24,674
$75–110k
$30,717
$110k+
$34,753
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
58%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
57% graduated · 28% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,163
10 yrs after entry$56,257
Debt
Median at graduation$23,700
Monthly payment$251
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$25k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1150
R 553–638 · M 488–590
SAT middle 50%: 1041–1228
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$47,787
Independent
32%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
26%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,163
After 10 yrs
$56,257
Business Administration, Management and Operations62
Psychology, General46
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness18
Biology, General15
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication13
Fine and Studio Arts12
English Language and Literature, General9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft9
Computer Science6
Mathematics6
Bible/Biblical Studies6
Criminal Justice and Corrections5
Political Science and Government5
Music4
History4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$8,173/mo
Teaching spend
$11,189
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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