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William Jessup University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: William Jessup University

Jessup University

Rocklin, California 95765-3707

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban

Known for business — close-knit campus

William Jessup University is a private institution in Rocklin with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,257 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,300.

Established

1939

Motto

Transforming Tomorrow Today

Type

Private university

Division

Division II

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77%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,021Students

9:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$56,257Earnings 10yr

$25,300Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,150

Room & Board$13,249

Books & Supplies$938

Total Cost of Attendance$52,172

Average Net Price$25,300

Median Debt at Graduation$23,700

Monthly Payment (10yr)$251

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,837

$30–48K$22,404

$48–75K$18,555

$75–110K$25,613

$110K+$30,800

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,419

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,021

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

33%

Pell Grant Recipients

34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%

Black 6%

Hispanic 25%

Asian 4%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.7%

Freshman Retention68.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,163

10 Years$56,257

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History The university was founded as San Jose Bible College in 1939, in San Jose by William Lee Jessup, the college's first president.
•Eugene Claremont Sanderson had originally started Evangel Bible University in San Jose in 1934 but was unable to make it viable.
•William Jessup retired in 1960 and was succeeded by Alvan L.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K

95 mi(165 min)

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

370 mi(641 min)

Portlandpop. 650K

468 mi(811 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SMF Sacramento18 mi

SFO San Francisco102 mi

SJC San Jose106 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2609 mi · ~75h 22m drive

New York, NY2484 mi · ~71h 46m drive

Hartford, CT2536 mi · ~73h 16m drive

Providence, RI2599 mi · ~75h 5m drive

Albany, NY2470 mi · ~71h 21m drive

Syracuse, NY2346 mi · ~67h 46m drive

Rochester, NY2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY2211 mi · ~63h 52m drive

Philadelphia, PA2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2180 mi · ~62h 59m drive

Harrisburg, PA2343 mi · ~67h 41m drive

Newark, NJ2475 mi · ~71h 30m drive

Washington, DC2357 mi · ~68h 5m drive

Baltimore, MD2373 mi · ~68h 33m drive

Atlanta, GA2071 mi · ~59h 50m drive

Charlotte, NC2227 mi · ~64h 20m drive

Raleigh, NC2333 mi · ~67h 24m drive

Miami, FL2539 mi · ~73h 21m drive

Orlando, FL2381 mi · ~68h 47m drive

Tampa, FL2343 mi · ~67h 41m drive

Nashville, TN1890 mi · ~54h 36m drive

New Orleans, LA1872 mi · ~54h 5m drive

Richmond, VA2360 mi · ~68h 11m drive

Chicago, IL1774 mi · ~51h 15m drive

Detroit, MI2005 mi · ~57h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN1494 mi · ~43h 10m drive

St. Louis, MO1668 mi · ~48h 11m drive

Kansas City, MO1430 mi · ~41h 19m drive

Indianapolis, IN1868 mi · ~53h 58m drive

Columbus, OH2031 mi · ~58h 40m drive

Cleveland, OH2081 mi · ~60h 7m drive

Milwaukee, WI1755 mi · ~50h 42m drive

Dallas, TX1430 mi · ~41h 19m drive

Houston, TX1600 mi · ~46h 13m drive

Austin, TX1459 mi · ~42h 9m drive

San Antonio, TX1451 mi · ~41h 55m drive

Los Angeles, CA370 mi · ~10h 41m drive

San Francisco, CA95 mi · ~2h 45m drive

San Diego, CA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive

Seattle, WA609 mi · ~17h 36m drive

Portland, OR468 mi · ~13h 31m drive

Denver, CO873 mi · ~25h 13m drive

Phoenix, AZ634 mi · ~18h 19m drive

Salt Lake City, UT517 mi · ~14h 56m drive

Honolulu, HI2476 mi · ~71h 32m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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