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William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA·Private nonprofit·1,021 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,021 students.

77%
Accept
1,021
Students
N/A
Net Price
61%
Grad Rate
$45,100
Earnings
10 yr
$23,700
Debt

About This School

William Jessup University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rocklin, California with approximately 1,021 undergraduate students enrolled. William Jessup University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. In-state tuition is $37,150 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $45,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Jessup University is a private Christian university in Rocklin, California, United States, with additional sites in San Jose, California, and Portland, Oregon. The university had 1,743 students during the 2019–20 academic year. Founded in 1939, it had a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,289 in the fall of 2020 on a 126-acre (51 ha) campus.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 61% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest that nearly a third of students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. That said, if you're drawn to a tight-knit Christian university environment in a Sacramento suburb, the relatively modest median debt of $23,700 is a reasonable tradeoff. Just go in with a plan, because median earnings of $45,100 a decade out means there's limited margin for financial missteps.

Founded
1939

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,150
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$23,700

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
61%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
69%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,700
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$23,700
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White45%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino25%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,021 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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