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William Jessup University

William Jessup University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Sacramento, CA metro with 1,056 students and a 93% acceptance rate.

Rocklin, California · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 1,056 students

NCAA Division II · Pacific West Conference

Admission rate

93%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,150

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$28,062

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

56%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,257

10 years after entry

Students

1,056

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by 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
Over $110,000$34,753

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management36
Psychology31
Elementary Education and Teaching17
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration12
Music11
Art/Art Studies10
Biology/Biological Sciences9
Exercise Science and Kinesiology9
Show the other 12 majors
Computer Science8
Organizational Leadership6
English Language and Literature6
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
History4
Bible/Biblical Studies4
Youth Ministry4
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology4
Political Science and Government3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Mathematics2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference

Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), ilifesac.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

2,463,127 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Sacramento International (SMF)

Nearest hub airport

Sacramento International (SMF)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.5 of 20

Elevation

176 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

38°F

July high

93°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

63 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,320 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size