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William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA·Private nonprofit·1,294 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 1,294 students.

93%
Accept
1,294
Students
$28,062
Net Price
56%
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 1,294 undergraduate students enrolled. William Jessup University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,062 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, 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
Setting
Large suburb
Religious Affiliation
Plymouth Brethren
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,173

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing23%
Psychology16%
Visual & Performing Arts14%
Education9%
Biological Sciences5%
Computer Science4%
Communications3%
Social Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1150
Reading 75th %ile638
Math 75th %ile590

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,150
Avg Net Price
$28,062
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$23,123
$30–48k$22,690
$48–75k$24,674
$75–110k$30,717
$110k+$34,753

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduation$23,700

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,700
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$44,000
Female graduates$33,500

Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

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

White42%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino26%
Asian5%
Two or more races7%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%
International4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,294 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

William Jessup University

2121 University Avenue

Rocklin, CA 95765-3707

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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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