C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W William Jessup University Rocklin, CA William Jessup University (formerly San Jose Christian College), founded in 1939, is a private, specialized, church-affiliated college. Its 125-acre main campus is located in Rocklin, 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. Web Site www.jessup.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,097 Women 638 (58.2%) Men 459 (41.8%) Graduate Students 64 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 76% of 522 applicants were admitted No No August 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.30 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 500 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 510 average 450-575 range of middle 50% 505 average 440-550 range of middle 50% 22 average 18-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $45,859 Tuition and Fees $29,950 Room and Board $10,950 Average Percent of Need Met 71% Average Freshman Award $23,226 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,656
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 30% of classes 10-19 students: 40% of classes 20-29 students: 19% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Rocklin Population 59,030 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Sacramento Freshmen are guaranteed housing 75% of freshmen, 64% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Warrior STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 46.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 60% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.3% Asian 4.8% Black/African-American 18.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.9% White 2.7% Unknown 0.3% from 3 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies 1 History 2 Academic Electives 1 3 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 2121 University Avenue City, State, Zip Rocklin, CA 95765 Phone (916) 577-2222 Fax (916) 577-1813 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@jessup.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $45 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 15 Available Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 76% of 522 applicants were admitted 79% of 338 applicants were admitted 71% of 184 applicants were admitted 301 (76%) of 397 admitted students enrolled 179 (67%) of 266 admitted students enrolled 122 (93%) of 131 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 30% Score of 400-500 44% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 16% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 2% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 12% Score of 500-600 35% Score of 400-500 44% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 2% 500 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 510 average 450-575 range of middle 50% 505 average 440-550 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.30 3.75 and Above 34% 3.50-3.74 12% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 13% 2.50-2.99 19% 2.00-2.49 7% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 5% Score of 24-29 33% Score of 18-23 50% Score of 12-17 12% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 18-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 22% Top quarter: 40% Top half: 72% Bottom half: 28% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $45,859 Tuition and Fees $29,950 Room and Board $10,950 Books and Supplies $1,791 Other Expenses $3,168 Payment Plans Deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 2 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 2 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001281 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 71% Average Award $23,226 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 186 (95.9%) of freshmen 169 (90.0%) of applicants 169 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 31 (19.8%) of aid recipients Received by 169 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,936 Received by 115 (69.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,366 Received by 25 (15.1%) of aid recipients 24 (8.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,098 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 65% Average Award $21,232 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 899 (89.1%) of undergraduates 824 (91.7%) of applicants 823 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 114 (13.7%) of aid recipients Received by 816 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,973 Received by 621 (72.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,520 Received by 74 (10.6%) of aid recipients 140 (10.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,109
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 73% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,656 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 13.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas English, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education Number of Awards 727 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Number of Awards 231 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Leadership, Religious Involvement Number of Awards 419 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 540 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,313
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Education, General English Language and Literature, General History, General Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mathematics, General Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Music, General Pastoral Studies/Counseling Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Religious Education Theology/Theological Studies Youth Ministry
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Psychology, Theology and religious vocations, Business/marketing None Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester, Urban semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 30% of classes 10-19 students: 40% of classes 20-29 students: 19% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 63% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 55 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching Master's Programs of Study Education--General English Education Mathematics Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Rocklin Population 59,030 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Sacramento Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 25 miles from campus in Sacramento Campus Size 126 acres Nearest Bus Station 6 miles from campus in Roseville Weather Nearest Train Station 25 miles from campus in Sacramento Temperature 37.7 average low in January, 87.8 average high in September Rain 58 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments Students in College Housing 75% of freshmen, 64% of all students Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through junior year Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 36% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Not available Available Available Available day and evening patrols by trained security personnel PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Warrior Blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, softball, table tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, symphony orchestra Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,097 Women 638 (58.2%) Men 459 (41.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 906 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 64 Yes 0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.3% Asian 4.8% Black/African-American 18.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.9% White 2.7% Unknown 0.3% from 3 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 46.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 51.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 55.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 60% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017