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William Jessup University, California

Overview of William Jessup University

Rocklin, California is home to William Jessup University. Rocklin is a rural site not far from an urban area. Students select the school partly because it is a Other Protestant school. William Jessup University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in music and religion and philosophy.

William Jessup University Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

William Jessup University has 532 enrolled students (as of 2005).

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. William Jessup University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the California Pacific Conference. William Jessup University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"In partnership with the Church, the purpose of William Jessup University is to prepare Christians for leadership and service in church and society, through Christian higher education, spiritual formation, and directed experiences."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting William Jessup University

William Jessup University
333 Sunset Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765-3707
General Phone: (916) 577-2200
Admissions Phone: (916) 577-2222
Financial Aid Phone: (916) 577-2233
http://WWW.JESSUP.EDU

William Jessup University Programs and Degrees (2005)

William Jessup University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy68bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations
Music1music
Therapy And Counseling0counseling psychology
Business And Management0business management

Number of programs and degrees for William Jessup University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree679
Award of less than 1 academic year11
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years18
Associate's degree01

Student Body

In 2005, William Jessup University had a total enrollment of 532 students (444 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men48%
Women52%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White55%
Black12%
Hispanic11%
Asian10%
American Indian1%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California87%
Oregon6%
Washington3%
Nevada1%
Alaska1%
Massachusetts1%

William Jessup University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %

William Jessup University Room and Board (2005)

William Jessup University offers campus housing for 183 of its 444 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Rocklin, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

William Jessup University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1318464%5464%
Men533770%2670%
Women784760%2860%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440580
SAT Math440570
ACT Verbal1722
ACT Math1624
ACT Composite1825

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT87%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT28%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (916) 577-2222

William Jessup University Faculty

William Jessup University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year6$56,6694$54,733
Associate professorcalendar year3$55,8460*
Assistant professorcalendar year4$53,6072*
All faculty totalcalendar year13$55,5376$54,053

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

William Jessup University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballCalifornia Pacific Conference
TrackCalifornia Pacific Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total241741
Basketball111021
All Other Sports13720

William Jessup University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology

William Jessup University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets William Jessup University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%William Jessup University % of degrees in music
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%William Jessup University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%William Jessup University Male % of student body
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%William Jessup University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%William Jessup University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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