William Jessup University

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Other Protestant religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music and religion and philosophy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 515 in 2007-2008 (564 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: William Jessup University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

William Jessup University provides on-campus housing for 183 of its 564 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). 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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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