William Jessup University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5834 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1646 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1561 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #132 of 249 | In California |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,169
- Graduates
- 455
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- jessup.edu
William Jessup University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
William Jessup University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 65% | 67% |
| Applicants | 710 | 289 | 421 |
| Admissions | 468 | 187 | 281 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 154 | 65 | 89 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 5 | 1 |
479 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
467 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in William Jessup University are 1020-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 714 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 355 (22%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 185 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 113 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (4%) |
| Asian | 59 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Jessup University is $27,591 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,725 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,796 |
| $48-75K | $32,544 |
| $75-110K | $28,560 |
| $110K+ | $34,156 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,000 | $14,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,000 | $14,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,000 | $14,196 |
| Fee in-district | $1,150 | $609 |
| Fee in-state | $1,150 | $609 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,150 | $609 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 583 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,249 |
| Room charge | $6,813 |
| Meal charge | $6,436 |
William Jessup University majors
William Jessup University has granted 276 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 156 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Jessup University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | 61 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 21 | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | 7 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 30 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | 16 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 2 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 276 | 156 |
William Jessup University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 49% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Jessup University has published 91 scientific papers with 932 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 0 | 18 |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 | 1 | 10 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 | 2 | 12 |
| 2012 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4 | 11 |
| 2015 | 2 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 | 18 |
| 2017 | 6 | 30 |
| 2018 | 4 | 63 |
| 2019 | 2 | 95 |
| 2020 | 5 | 111 |
| 2021 | 7 | 125 |
| 2022 | 8 | 149 |
| 2023 | 1 | 166 |
General info
| Alternative names | WJU San Jose Christian College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Motto | Christ-centered higher education |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 290 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2121 University Avenue Rocklin, California, 95765-3707 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 72,000 |
| Phone | 9165772200 |