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William Jessup University

William Jessup University

William Jessup University, WJU, is located in Rocklin, California. It was founded in San Jose in 1939, and was originally named San Jose Bible College. The first classes were held on September 20, 1939. On July 1, 1989, the name was changed to San Jose Christian College, and it adopted its present name in 2003. In 2004, WJU moved to its current location, where it is situated on around 125 acres.

William Jessup University offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in bible and theology, psychology, Christian education, business administration, and intercultural studies. The School of Professional Studies at WJU offers a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Credential Program.

The sports teams of William Jessup University compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Known as the Warriors, they participate in basketball, soccer, cross country, golf, volleyball, and softball athletics events.

Overview of William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 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.

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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

William Jessup University has 515 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

William Jessup University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. William Jessup University values student athletics, and belongs to the California Pacific Conference. The school 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
http://WWW.JESSUP.EDU

William Jessup University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy152bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations
Education and Teaching8teacher ed, elementary school teaching
Therapy and Counseling7psychology, counseling psychology
Business and Management7business management
Liberal Arts4political science
Music1music

Number of programs and degrees for William Jessup University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree16912
Postbaccalaureate certificate71
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years29
Associate's degree12
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, William Jessup University had a total enrollment of 515 students (564 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black6%
Hispanic8%
Asian5%
American Indian2%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1916%
20-2121%
22-2421%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-394%
40-4910%
50-647%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
California95%
(International Students)2%
Utah2%
Arizona2%

William Jessup University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %

William Jessup University Room and Board (2007)

William Jessup University offers campus housing for 183 of its 564 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total28019068%11058%
Men1198672%5159%
Women16110465%5957%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal460610
SAT Math480590
SAT Writing470610
ACT Verbal1826
ACT Math1725
ACT Composite1927

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 SAT90%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT28%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

William Jessup University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,480
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,480
Room and board$ 7,470
Books and supplies$ 1,566
Other expenses$ 5,940

Financial Aid:
William Jessup University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 128100)

William Jessup University Faculty

William Jessup University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured32
Non-tenured, but on tenure track87

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$60,8244$61,136
Associate professorcalendar year4$58,8010*
Assistant professorcalendar year4$55,4445$54,103
All faculty totalcalendar year11$58,1329$57,229

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

William Jessup University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCalifornia Pacific Conference
TrackCalifornia Pacific Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total353570
Basketball141024
Track549
All Other Sports162137

William Jessup University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

LIBERAL ARTS
Political Science and Government, 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
Psychology, General

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William Jessup University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets William Jessup University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%William Jessup University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%William Jessup University % of degrees in music
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%William Jessup University % students on athletic fin. aid
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%William Jessup University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%William Jessup University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 19%William Jessup University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%William Jessup University % students 40 years or older
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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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