William Jessup University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
William Jessup University is a private research university in Rocklin, California, enrolling about 1,294 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.33% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,257 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,150
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,062 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,294 89.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 32.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1150
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,936
- Applicants (IPEDS): 699
- Room & Board: $13,606 annual estimate
William Jessup University: what the data shows
Common questions about William Jessup University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is William Jessup University?
William Jessup University is located in Rocklin, CA (ZIP 95765-3707).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is William Jessup University public or private?
William Jessup University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does William Jessup University cost?
Published tuition: $37,150.
Average net price after aid: $28,062.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,123 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,690 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,674 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,717 |
| $110,001+ | $34,753 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $148,600.
How hard is it to get into William Jessup University?
Admission rate: 93.33%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1150.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is William Jessup University?
Total enrollment: 1,294 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,936 students.
Graduate enrollment: 548 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at William Jessup University?
150%-time completion rate: 55.98%.
First-year retention: 76.9%.
What do graduates of William Jessup University earn?
Median earnings: $43,163 six years after entry; $56,257 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,700.
31.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is William Jessup University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (81 completions)
- Computer Science (46 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (40 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (36 completions)
- Psychology, General (32 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (23 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (18 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (13 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is William Jessup University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.33%; completion rate 55.98%; median earnings $56,257 at 10 years; net price $28,062. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$37,150
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Jessup University was $37,150.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,062
2024 Value
In 2024 William Jessup University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,062.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,062 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$148,600 4-Year Tuition
$13,606 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$51,818 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$207,272 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for William Jessup University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at William Jessup University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for William Jessup University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,040 | $24,040 | $18,601 |
| 2014 | $24,990 | $24,990 | $20,833 |
| 2015 | $26,480 | $26,480 | $19,700 |
| 2016 | $28,700 | $28,700 | $21,280 |
| 2017 | $30,550 | $30,550 | $21,817 |
| 2018 | $33,550 | $33,550 | $22,633 |
| 2019 | $34,950 | $34,950 | $21,207 |
| 2020 | $37,000 | $37,000 | $25,268 |
| 2021 | $37,000 | $37,000 | $27,799 |
| 2022 | $37,150 | $37,150 | $30,719 |
| 2023 | $37,150 | $37,150 | $25,300 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.33% Acceptance Rate
699 Total Applicants
537 Students Admitted
190 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.38% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1150
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
William Jessup University reported total enrollment of about 1,294 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.3%). About 31.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at William Jessup University in 2024 is 1,294 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,936 students. Graduate enrollment is about 548 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.75% 100% Completion Time
55.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.75% of students graduating from William Jessup University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Computer Science: 72% male / 28% female
- Counseling Psychology: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for William Jessup University.
Return on Investment
$23,700 Median Student Debt
$56,257 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
401.18% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for William Jessup University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 81 completions
2. Computer Science: 46 completions
3. Counseling Psychology: 40 completions
4. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 36 completions
5. Psychology, General: 32 completions
6. Organizational Leadership: 23 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 18 completions
8. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 15 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 13 completions
Most popular programs at William Jessup University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for William Jessup University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for William Jessup University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,173
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,189
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
William Jessup University is a private non-profit institution located in Rocklin, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Counseling Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 1,294 students. Student body composition includes White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.3%). The admission rate is 93.33%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1150. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.98%. Approximately 31.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Rocklin, CA 95765-3707
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
William Jessup University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Jessup University located?
William Jessup University is located in Rocklin, CA.
What is William Jessup University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at William Jessup University is 93.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 699 applicants and 537 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does William Jessup University cost?
Reported tuition is $37,150 and average net price is $28,062 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,606 annually.
What is the student body demographics at William Jessup University?
William Jessup University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,936 students, White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend William Jessup University?
About 32.7% of students at William Jessup University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for William Jessup University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, William Jessup University reports midpoint SAT about 1150.
What do graduates of William Jessup University earn?
Median earnings are $43,163 six years after entry and $56,257 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at William Jessup University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do William Jessup University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,700.
Is William Jessup University public or private?
William Jessup University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rocklin, CA.
Is William Jessup University an HBCU?
No. William Jessup University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is William Jessup University a tribal college?
No. William Jessup University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.