William Jessup University
Location and Contact Information
333 Sunset Blvd.Rocklin, CA 95765-3707
USA
Main Tel: (916) 577-2200
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
William Jessup University, WJU, is a Christian university in Rocklin, California that was established in San Jose in 1939. It was founded by William Jessup as San Jose Bible College and was renamed William Jessup University in 2003. The campus moved to its present location in 2004, where it stretches across 125 acres.
William Jessup University offers Associate of Arts Degrees, Bachelor of Arts and Science Degrees, Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, and Certificate Programs to students. Programs are offered in international psychology, communications and media, business administration, as well as an intercultural studies certificate.
The students of William Jessup University are encouraged to participate in various on and off campus organizations and group activities. The sports teams of WJU, which are nicknamed the Warriors, participate in basketball, soccer, cross country, golf, volleyball, and softball sports activities.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Other Protestant religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, music, and religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,980 |
| Room and board | $ 7,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,638 |
| Other | $ 3,042 |
Financial Aid
William Jessup University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $12,637 |
| Institutional Grant | 96% | $9,630 |
| Federal Grant | 21% | $3,948 |
| Pell Grant | 21% | $2,992 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $956 |
| State or Local Grant | 25% | $8,432 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 63% | $7,359 |
| Federal Loan | 63% | $5,026 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $21,000 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to William Jessup University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon College | Batesville, AR | 458 |
| 2 | Rochester College | Rochester Hills, MI | 901 |
| 3 | Wesleyan College | Macon, GA | 739 |
| 4 | Rosemont College | Rosemont, PA | 903 |
| 5 | Iowa Wesleyan College | Mount Pleasant, IA | 843 |
| 6 | Denver Seminary | Littleton, CO | 880 |
| 7 | Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | 1,246 |
| 8 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | 3,419 |
| 9 | Wheeling Jesuit University | Wheeling, WV | 1,319 |
| 10 | York College | York, NE | 396 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 151 | 13 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | |
| Associate | 2 | |
| 1-2 year certificate | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 13 |
Students
Student enrollment was 462 in 2009-2010 (420 full-time equivalent).
About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 57% of the class.
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 74% Women 77% All 76%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 470-600 Math 460-570 Writing 450-580
Room and Board
William Jessup University provides on-campus housing for 375 of its 420 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the California Pacific Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 35 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 35 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
Graduate School Focus
William Jessup University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- Political Science and Government
MUSIC
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Religious Education
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology