William Jessup University

333 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765

http://www.jessup.edu/

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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.

William Jessup University

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William Jessup University is a small non-denominational Christian college located in Rocklin, California. It is an evangelical Christian college between Fresno and Redding. The university had a total of 515 students according to information published Fall 2007.

History

The University was founded as San Jose Bible College in 1939, in San Jose by William Jessup, the school's first President. By 1951, with the school expanding and the San José State University across the street encroaching, San Jose Bible College moved to a parcel bordered by Coyote Creek, 12th Street and Highway 280. Spanish style classroom buildings and several dormitory buildings made up the small campus.

William Jessup retired in 1960 and was replaced by Alvan L. Tiffin. Later, Woodrow Phillips, an alumnus, was President from 1968 to 1979. The current President is Bryce Jessup, a Pepperdine University alumnus, and son of the original President.

In 1989, the school was renamed San Jose Christian College and in 2002, the school was regionally accredited by WASC. As the school's enrollment increased, it became obvious that additional expansion was necessary. Unable to afford additional property in Santa Clara Valley, it decided to move to Rocklin, in the California Central Valley, in April 2003. Along with the move, the college was renamed William Jessup University. A branch campus has been retained in San Jose that serves only the degree completion students.

The current location was formerly a Herman Miller Furniture Factory, and many of the buildings were designed by famous architect Frank Gehry.

Majors

William Jessup currently has a variety of majors, both for traditional undergraduate, as well as Degree Completion programs. According to the school's website, the degrees are listed below:

Traditional Departments & Programs

  • Bible & Theology
  • Business Administration
  • Christian Education
  • English
  • Foundational Studies
  • History
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Music
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Teacher Education/Liberal Studies
  • Youth Ministry

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Protestant (Other)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
358
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,814
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at William Jessup University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
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      • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
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      • Religious Education
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities.
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      • Theology/Theological Studies
        A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life.
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      • Youth Ministry
        A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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Certificate Programs at William Jessup University

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
        See more schools with programs in Bible/Biblical Studies
      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
        See more schools with programs in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
      • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
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      • Religious Education
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities.
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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      • Youth Ministry
        A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.
        See more schools with programs in Youth Ministry
  • Social Sciences

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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 67%
Hispanic 10%
Other 8%
African-American 8%
Asian 7%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 86%
Oregon 5%
Washington 2%
Massachusetts 1%
Alaska 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 41%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA, NSCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (California Pacific Conference)
Track (California Pacific Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 15,814    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 14,814    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,000    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 679 38%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,236 15%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 638 88%  
Student Loans:
$ 976 62%  
Any Aid:
  92%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 64% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 28%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 22, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA 95765
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