More selective than 20% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $53,703. College Scorecard.
Higher than 37% of California colleges we cover and 54% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 28% of California colleges we cover and 60% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
William Jessup University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 699 applicants, William Jessup University admitted 537 and 190 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1041–1228 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
William Jessup University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
William Jessup University majors, earnings & careers
William Jessup University offers 28 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at William Jessup University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $65,031 | $23,738 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $53,692 | $21,000 |
| Psychology | $50,354 | $21,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,540 | $20,718 |
Quick list of all 28 majors
- Accounting—
- Air Transportation—
- Bible Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business Administration$65,031
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$49,540
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Human Resources—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$53,692
- Mathematics—
- Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing—
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$50,354
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Sacramento
Overall prices in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,201. Housing costs 30% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 24 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Placer County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Placer County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare William Jessup University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Jessup University | 93% | $28,062 | 56% | $56,257 | This school |
| La Sierra University | 92% | $45,566 | 60% | $61,824 | |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 94% | $42,505 | 52% | $47,867 | |
| California College of the Arts | 91% | $53,909 | 61% | $49,414 | |
| Reach University | 100% | $22,423 | — | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
William Jessup University would cost you $17,504 less per year than La Sierra University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at William Jessup University, mostly from more La Sierra University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,637).
- William Jessup University gives aided families $19,748 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | William Jessup University | La Sierra University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,150 | $37,710 | −$560 |
| Books & supplies | $938 | $1,350 | −$412 |
| Housing & meals | $13,249 | $11,670 | +$1,579 |
| Personal & travel | $3,978 | $3,978 | $0 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,612 | −$3,249 | +$1,637 |
| Sticker price | $53,703 | $51,459 | +$2,244 |
| Average grants | −$25,641 | −$5,893 | −$19,748 |
| You pay | $28,062 | $45,566 | −$17,504 |
“+” means William Jessup University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about William Jessup University
What is the William Jessup University acceptance rate?
William Jessup University accepts 93% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 537 of 699 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1041–1228 on the SAT.
How much does William Jessup University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $53,703 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $28,062 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $23,123 and families earning $110k+ pay $34,753.
How much do William Jessup University graduates earn?
Former William Jessup University students earn a median $56,257 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the William Jessup University graduation rate?
56% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “William Jessup University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-jessup-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).