William Jessup University

William Jessup University Overview

William Jessup University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Rocklin, California. William Jessup University was founded in 1939 and the school currently enrolls around 1,685 students per year, including 1,216 undergraduates. William Jessup University offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by November 1.

Student Involvement at William Jessup University

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of William Jessup University's theater groups.

William Jessup University does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? William Jessup University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at William Jessup University on the Student Life page.

2022 William Jessup University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	13%
Tuition	$36,000
Percent of Need Met	37%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$19,760

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Is William Jessup University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what William Jessup University offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

William Jessup University Acceptance Rate 2022

Around 80% of applicants get into William Jessup University each year. Last year, 414 students applied to William Jessup University and 331 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at William Jessup University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 61% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at William Jessup Universityare still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 60% of students who started at William Jessup University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for William Jessup University Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from William Jessup University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with William Jessup University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

William Jessup University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about William Jessup University's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, William Jessup University spends about $22,626 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at William Jessup University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

William Jessup University meets 37% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $19,760 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $30,345.85 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at William Jessup University.

Based on this information, how does William Jessup University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is William Jessup University a good school for you?

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Where is William Jessup University?

William Jessup University is located in the suburban setting of Rocklin, California, in the suburbs of Sacramento.

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