William Jessup University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About William Jessup University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Other Protestant
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
William Jessup University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Rocklin, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,210, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,000.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
78% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 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
62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresRecommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
63%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Unknown
8%
Black
4%
Hispanic
21%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
18
Total Online Enrollment
1,059
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.63% online, 37% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
57% On-campus
43% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates75% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's28% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's44% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
68%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
85%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | History | |||
| 7 | History. | |||
| 8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 9 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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