William Jessup University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	559
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Rocklin, California, William Jessup University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that William Jessup University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

William Jessup University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, William Jessup University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at William Jessup University is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at William Jessup University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,000

Cost of attendance at William Jessup University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,000

Cost of attendance at William Jessup University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at William Jessup University received on average $23,636 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,636

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	61	37%	$4,702	$286,819
Other Federal Grant	112	68%	$3,315	$371,310
State Grant/Scholarships	56	34%	$7,448	$417,084
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	140	85%	$20,031	$2,804,280
Total Grant & Scholarships	152	93%	$23,636	$3,592,674

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Jessup University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William Jessup University students is 60.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.4%.

60.0%

asian 40.0% 4 students
African American 50.0% 3 students
white 71.0% 54 students
unknown 80.0% 4 students
hispanic 45.4% 20 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Golden State Athletic Conference
Basketball Golden State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Golden State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

William Jessup University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Jessup University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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