William Jessup University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rocklin, CA
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#26 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,865

Location Rocklin, California
Website jessup.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Other Protestant

Best Colleges Rank

#472

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Rocklin, California, approximately 25 miles northeast of Sacramento, William Jessup University operates as a private Christian liberal arts institution. The campus features modern facilities spread across 125 acres of rolling foothill terrain, highlighted by its contemporary architectural design and newly constructed academic buildings. Founded in 1939 as San Jose Bible College before relocating to Rocklin in 2004, the university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in business, psychology, education, and ministry studies. The university requires students to complete Biblical studies as part of their core curriculum, and most undergraduate students reside in on-campus housing facilities. William Jessup competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

San Jose Christian College is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for William Jessup University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#472
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#333
Best Colleges in California

#36
Best Private Colleges in California

#26
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#495
Best Value Colleges in California

#35

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1041/1228
GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

93.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 19.6%
Application Fee $60

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,150

Costs for William Jessup University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,150
Books and Supplies		$1,062
Other Fees		$1,150
Room and Board		$13,606
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,446
Total One Year Cost		$57,414

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at William Jessup University are Psychology, Theology and Religious Vvocations, and Business. 31% of students major in Psychology, 28% in Theology and Religious Vvocations, and 21% in Business.