William Jessup University

Private · Moderately Selective · CA

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationCA · West

SettingSuburban

Undergrads1,294

Student:faculty10:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate43.8%

6-yr grad rate56%

Drop-out rate23.1%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$37k

Out-of-state tuition$37k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity58%

Gender diversity55.2%

International3.7%

IdentityOther Protestant

Overview

William Jessup University is a private Christian university in Rocklin, California, part of the Sacramento metro area. It offers biblically integrated programs on a campus that has grown substantially in recent years, reflecting Rocklin's own growth as a Sacramento-area suburb.

Academics

Business, education, psychology, and ministry are the university's main undergraduate programs, each taught with an explicitly Christian framework integrated into the coursework rather than confined to a religion requirement.

Campus & student life

The campus is suburban and still growing, situated in a fast-growing part of the Sacramento region rather than a long-established college town. Christian community life, including chapel, is a regular part of the weekly rhythm.

Worth knowing

As a newer and still-expanding university, Jessup's facilities and programs have been changing quickly relative to older, more established Christian colleges, which is worth factoring in when comparing it to more settled options.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate93.3%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1041–1228

Test policyoptional

Rec letters—

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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