William Jessup University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rocklin, CA

$36,000

Avg tuition

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About William Jessup University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Other Protestant  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

William Jessup University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Rocklin, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,289, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,000.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

46%

Hispanic

17%

Non-U.S. Citizen

15%

Unknown

9%

Asian

5%

Black

4%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

820

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 21% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 50% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $36,000 $36,000
Graduate $13,924 $13,924

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,080
On-campus room and board $12,160
On-campus other expenses $2,933
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,642
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,163

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $52,173 $52,173
Off-campus without family $58,302 $58,302
Off-campus with family $41,243 $41,243

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

37%

State Grant Aid

29%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,921
State Grant Aid $8,411
Institution Grant Aid $19,879
Pell Grant Aid $4,290

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.