William Jessup University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,950

5.83% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$22,503

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

6.79%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

66.1%

816 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

1,504

81.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

63.9%

76 Graduates

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Admissions

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

William Jessup University is a higher education institution located in Placer County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at William Jessup University were General Psychology (70 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (28 degrees).

In 2017, 295 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Jessup University. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (202 degrees), 4.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Jessup University is $29,950, which is $4,756 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at William Jessup University is $29,950, which is $4,756 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,503.

In 2017, 84% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 69% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$29,950

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at William Jessup University was $29,950. The cost of tuition at William Jessup University is $4,756 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Average Net Price

$22,503

2017 Value

1.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 William Jessup University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,503. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of William Jessup University grew by 1.08%.

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Other Student Expenses

$11,571

Room and Board

$1,791

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Jessup University was of $11,571 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,791. The cost of room and board increased by 4.02% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.53% during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

69%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

84% of undergraduate students at William Jessup University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 7.69% with respect to 2016, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

6.79%

2016 Default Rate

26

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at William Jessup University was 6.79%, which represents 26 out of the 383 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.

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Admissions

William Jessup University received 816 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 9.97% annual growth. Out of those 816 applicants, 539 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,504 students enrolled at William Jessup University in 2017, and 77% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Jessup University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

539

Accepted Out of 816

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Jessup University was 66.1% (539 admissions from 816 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 72.5%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 9.97%, while admissions grew by 0.186%.

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SAT Scores

77%

Submission Percentage

123

Scores Submitted

77% of enrolled first-time students at William Jessup University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

William Jessup University has a total enrollment of 1,504 students. The full-time enrollment at William Jessup University is 1,221 students and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 81.2% of students enrolled at William Jessup University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Jessup University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.6% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.25% Black or African American, 4.85% Asian, 1.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Two or More Races, and 0.864% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at William Jessup University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (35.7%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Jessup University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,504 students. The full-time enrollment at William Jessup University is 1,221 and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 81.2% of students enrolled at William Jessup University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

73%

2017 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), William Jessup University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    867

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    258

  3. Black or African American

    79

The enrolled student population at William Jessup University is 57.6% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.25% Black or African American, 4.85% Asian, 1.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Two or More Races, and 0.864% 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 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 52 students (3.46%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 97 more women than men received degrees from William Jessup University. The majority of degree recipients at William Jessup University are white (202 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Jessup University is General Psychology (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (28 degrees).

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 Theology (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (70 degrees), and English (15 degrees).

Workforce

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 (356,324 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (211,585 people), Other managers (196,176 people), Postsecondary teachers (161,137 people), and Education administrators (120,428 people).

The most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (70 degrees), English (15 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees).

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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, Electrical & electronics engineers, Physicians, Dentists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (70 degrees), English (15 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees).

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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 (735,169 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,674 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (275,128 people), Legal services (180,940 people), and Outpatient care centers (172,416 people).

The most specialized majors at William Jessup University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (70 degrees), English (15 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees).

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Degrees

Majors Awarded

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Most Common

  1. General Psychology

    70 degrees awarded

  2. General Business Administration & Management

    59 degrees awarded

  3. Elementary Education & Teaching

    28 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Jessup University was General Psychology with 70 degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 99

  2. 196

In 2017, 99 degrees were awarded to men at William Jessup University, which is 0.505 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (196).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 31 degrees were awarded to men at William Jessup University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 58 degrees were awarded to women at William Jessup University in General Psychology, which is 4.83 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 46% of students graduating from William Jessup University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at William Jessup University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    202 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    47 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Jessup University is white (202 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

2.71% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Female

    134 degrees awarded

  2. White Male

    68 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino Female

    34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at William Jessup University is white female (134 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (68 degrees).

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Operations

William Jessup University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.88M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $330k (11.4%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, William Jessup University had a total salary expenditure of $30M. William Jessup University employs 20 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors, and 7 Professors. Most academics at William Jessup University are Male Assistant professors (15), Male Associate professors(7), and Male Professors (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Jessup University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$2.88M

2017 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2016

William Jessup University has an endowment valued at about $2.88M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of William Jessup University grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $0 - Federal

  2. $0 - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2017, William Jessup University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.4M

2017 Salaries

11.2%

growth from 2016

In 2017, William Jessup University paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, which represents 41.3% of their overall expenditure ($30M) and a 11.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.9% growth from 2015 and a 14% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$2.7M

Instructional Salaries

39

Number of Employees

In 2017, William Jessup University paid a total of $2.7M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.02M (30.9%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Jessup University were Assistant professor with 20 employees; Associate professor with 12 employees; and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Jessup University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees; Management with 28 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Male Assistant professor

  2. Male Associate professor

  3. Male Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Jessup University was Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

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