San Jose Christian College Admission Requirements

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San Jose Christian College Admission Overview

San Jose Christian College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year San Jose Christian College admitted 93.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (B+) and SAT 1041-1228. San Jose Christian College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Jose Christian College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for William Jessup University

Acceptance Rate

The San Jose Christian College acceptance rate is 93.3%. Last year, 1,203 of 1,289 applicants were admitted. That is the 86th lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into San Jose Christian College and can you get accepted?

San Jose Christian College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

William Jessup University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Jose Christian College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.33

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.33

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at San Jose Christian College typically have around a 3.33 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. San Jose Christian College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #66 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled William Jessup University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 22.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 19.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

San Jose Christian College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1041-1228

Freshmen who sent SAT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 553
  • Math 488
  • Composite 1041
SAT 25th percentile scores for William Jessup University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 638
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1228
SAT 75th percentile scores for William Jessup University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at San Jose Christian College typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1041–1228) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. San Jose Christian College ranks #38 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1041 to 1228

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SAT policy

San Jose Christian College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at William Jessup University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1228+ Above 75th >96%
1130 to 1228 Avg + 93%-96%
1041 to 1130 Avg - 88%-93%
Below 1041 Below mid-50 <88%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Jose Christian College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for William Jessup University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for William Jessup University

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

William Jessup University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 740 549 1,289
Accepted 705 498 1,203
Acceptance Rate 95% 91% 93%
Enrolled 139 97 236
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 19% 20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to William Jessup University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

William Jessup University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to William Jessup University is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at William Jessup University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

San Jose Christian College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1041-1228); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122728.

GPA calculator: William Jessup University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026