William Jessup University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,000

2023 Average Net Price

$28,171

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

699 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,484

69.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.7%

102 Graduates

About

William Jessup University is a higher education institution located in Placer County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at William Jessup University were General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (42 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (35 degrees).

In 2023, 442 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Jessup University. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (221 degrees), 2.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Jessup University is $36,000, which is $6,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at William Jessup University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 484 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at William Jessup University is $36,000, which is $6,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,171.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending William Jessup University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at William Jessup University was $36,000. The cost of tuition at William Jessup University is $6,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of William Jessup University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,171

2023 Value

2.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 William Jessup University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,171. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of William Jessup University grew by 2.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Jessup University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,517

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Jessup University was of $15,517 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.77% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at William Jessup University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at William Jessup University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.18% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Jessup University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at William Jessup University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 484 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

William Jessup University received 699 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.55% annual growth. Out of those 699 applicants, 537 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,484 students enrolled at William Jessup University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Jessup University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

537

Accepted Out of 699

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Jessup University was 76.8% (537 admissions from 699 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.55%, while admissions grew by 14.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Jessup University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at William Jessup University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

William Jessup University had a total enrollment of 1,484 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at William Jessup University is 1,027 students and the part-time enrollment is 457. This means that 69.2% of students enrolled at William Jessup University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Jessup University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.3% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.12% Black or African American, 4.38% Two or More Races, 3.98% Asian, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at William Jessup University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.5%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.4%), followed by White Male (10.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Jessup University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,484 students. The full-time enrollment at William Jessup University is 1,027 and the part-time enrollment is 457. This means that 69.2% of students enrolled at William Jessup University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Jessup University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Jessup University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), William Jessup University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Jessup University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
627 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
328 enrolled students
Black or African American
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Jessup University is 42.3% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.12% Black or African American, 4.38% Two or More Races, 3.98% Asian, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 121 students (8.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 114 more women than men received degrees from William Jessup University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Jessup University is white (221 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at William Jessup University is General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (42 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (35 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Jessup University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (88 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), and Theology (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,726,998 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,763 people), Other managers (874,305 people), Secondary school teachers (586,771 people), and Financial managers (552,180 people).

The most specialized majors at William Jessup University in 2023 are Psychology (88 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), Theology (9 degrees), Business (160 degrees), and Education (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Psychology (88 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), Theology (9 degrees), Business (160 degrees), and Education (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,442,744 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (691,281 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (604,465 people), Computer Systems Design (584,046 people), and Banking & related activities (527,249 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Jessup University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
52 degrees awarded
General Psychology
46 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Jessup University was General Business Administration & Management with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at William Jessup University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

164

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

278

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 164 degrees were awarded to men at William Jessup University, which is 0.59 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (278).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Jessup University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at William Jessup University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at William Jessup University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.903 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from William Jessup University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (70.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at William Jessup University is Male and White (70.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.98% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
221 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
87 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Jessup University is white (221 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

4.75% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
146 degrees awarded
White Male
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Jessup University is white female (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (75 degrees).

Operations

William Jessup University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.96M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 869k (14.6%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, William Jessup University had a total salary expenditure of 42.9M. William Jessup University employs 29 Associate professors, 8 Assistant professors and 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at William Jessup University are Male Associate professor (20), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Jessup University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Endowment

$5.96M

2023 Endowment

12.6%

growth from 2022

William Jessup University has an endowment valued at about $5.96M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of William Jessup University grew 12.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Jessup University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2023 Salaries

1.01%

decline from 2022

In 2023, William Jessup University paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($42.9M) and a 1.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.43% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.75M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, William Jessup University paid a total of $3.75M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Jessup University were Associate professor with 29 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Jessup University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Jessup University was Male Associate professor with 20 employees, Female Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at William Jessup University.

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