What William Jessup University does

William Jessup University is a private Christian university headquartered at 2121 University Avenue, Rocklin, California, operating three campuses (Rocklin, San Jose, and Portland via the wholly-owned Multnomah Biblical Seminary subsidiary). The institution delivers undergraduate, graduate, certificate, dual enrollment, and online programs across seven academic schools: Multnomah Biblical Seminary, School of Business Arts & Humanities, School of Education, School of Natural & Applied Sciences, School of Psychology, School of Theology & Leadership, and the Institute for Public Policy. It serves traditional undergraduate students, graduate degree candidates, online learners, international students, veterans, and dual-enrollment high school students, anchored by a faith-based community model.

The underlying technology stack consists of Canvas for learning management, the my.jessup.edu and student.jessup.edu self-service portals for academic and financial records, the Everbridge Emergency Notification System for campus-wide alerts across text, voice, and email, TimelyCare for 24/7 medical and mental health telehealth (with 12 scheduled counseling sessions), and the GiveCampus platform for fundraising. Distance education is delivered through Jessup Online, authorized for operation across more than 25 U.S. states. Credentialed programs including the California Preliminary Teaching Credential and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential are authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, with student-teaching partnerships across California school districts.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, online, and certificate programs, supplemented by Title IV federal financial aid (Pell Grants, SEOG, Direct Loans, Parent PLUS), CARES Act/HEERF emergency funding, and philanthropic giving via the Jessup Fund, planned giving (legacy.jessup.edu), and athletics-specific campaigns on GiveCampus. The go-to-market motion is a traditional admissions-driven enrollment funnel — Apply, Visit, Request Info — augmented by community events (Warrior Welcome Weekend, Fall Preview Day), athletic marketing, and church-center partnerships. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).

Name

William Jessup University

Legal name

William Jessup University

Website

https://jessup.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

William Jessup University is a private Christian university operating campuses in Rocklin and San Jose, California, and Portland, Oregon (Multnomah Biblical Seminary). It delivers undergraduate, graduate, online, and credential programs across seven academic schools to roughly 1,800 students, generating revenue primarily through tuition, federal financial aid, and philanthropic giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Christian university
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate degrees
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Traditional tuition-based revenue model for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Students pay tuition and fees per term. Financial aid available including federal grants, loans, Cal Grant, institutional aid, and veterans benefits.
2. Federal Financial Aid (Title IV): William Jessup University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs including Pell Grant, SEOG, Direct Loan, and Parent PLUS Loan
3. CARES Act/HEERF Funding: Emergency financial aid grants received through the CARES Act and Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I, II, III) for distribution to eligible students
4. Athletics: University athletics programs with separate giving campaign at givecampus.com
5. Planned Giving: Legacy giving programs through legacy.jessup.edu for planned donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

William Jessup University is a private Christian higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and online degree programs across multiple schools (Business, Education, Natural & Applied Sciences, Psychology, Theology & Leadership, and Multnomah Biblical Seminary). It offers on-campus instruction at campuses in Rocklin, San Jose, and Portland, plus distance education authorized in multiple U.S. states, complemented by student support services such as telehealth counseling and emergency notifications.

Product overview

William Jessup University offers a Christian higher education portfolio comprising face-to-face, online, and hybrid academic programs across seven schools (Multnomah Biblical Seminary, School of Business Arts & Humanities, School of Education, School of Natural & Applied Sciences, School of Psychology, School of Theology & Leadership, and Institute for Public Policy). The university delivers instruction through on-campus attendance and Jessup Online distance education (authorized across multiple states). Student support services include TimelyCare telehealth (12 counseling sessions plus 24/7 medical), Everbridge emergency notifications, and a student portal for academic and financial management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Traditional on-campus undergraduate degrees offered across schools including Business, Arts & Humanities, Education, Natural & Applied Sciences, Psychology, and Theology & Leadership, designed for college-age students seeking a faith-based education.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's degree programs including MBA, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, and Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership for working professionals and career advancers.
• Jessup Online (Distance Education Programs) Online and distance education programs authorized across multiple states including California, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Florida, and others, enabling remote learners to pursue degrees and certificates.
• Multnomah Biblical Seminary Programs Theological education and ministry preparation programs offered through the Multnomah Campus in Portland, Oregon, including seminary-level training for ministry leaders.
• California Teaching and Administrative Credentials State-approved credential programs including California Preliminary Teaching Credential and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) preparing candidates for K-12 teaching and administrative roles.
• Certificate Programs Short-form certificate offerings for professional development and skill-building, available across multiple disciplines.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program enabling high school students to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment at Jessup University.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive California Preliminary Teaching Credential and Master of Arts in Teaching upon completion
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rocklin Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRocklin Police Department substation located on campus, enhancing campus safety through law enforcement presence and collaboration
• Partnership Schools and DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent teaching and field experience partnerships with schools and districts throughout California for education credential candidates in the Master of Arts in Teaching program
• Multnomah Biblical SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA seminary within Jessup University offering theological education and ministry preparation programs
• State Authorization AgenciescoreOthersAuthorization and compliance partnerships with state education agencies for distance education operations across multiple states including Alaska (exempt), Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that authorizes Jessup's credential programs including Preliminary Teaching Credentials, Preliminary Administrative Services Credentials, and related teacher preparation programs

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vanguard University: Private Christian university in Costa Mesa, California, affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Closely comparable in size (~2,000 students), WASC accreditation, faith-based identity, and CCCU membership.
• Hope International University: Private Christian university in Fullerton, California, with WASC accreditation. Similar in size, faith-based mission, and Southern California footprint; comparable online program offerings.
• Azusa Pacific University: Private Christian university in Azusa, California, with WASC accreditation and CCCU membership. Comparable in scale, program breadth (multiple schools), faith-based positioning, and California regional footprint.
• Biola University: Private Christian university in La Mirada, California, offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with a similar faith-based identity, CCCU membership, and WASC accreditation. Most direct comparable in size and mission.
• California Baptist University: Private Christian university in Riverside, California, WASC accredited and CCCU member. Comparable in faith-based positioning, multi-program portfolio, and California-centric enrollment base.
• Point Loma Nazarene University: Private Christian university in San Diego, California, WASC accredited and CCCU member. Similar faith-based positioning, program breadth, and California regional enrollment model.
• Pepperdine University: Private Christian university in Malibu, California, affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Comparable in faith-based identity, WASC accreditation, and California location, though at a larger scale with stronger research profile.
• Concordia University Irvine: Private Lutheran university in Irvine, California, with WASC accreditation. Closely comparable in size, Christian identity, and Southern California regional focus; operates under similar Title IV dynamics.
• George Fox University: Private Christian university in Newberg, Oregon, WASC accredited and CCCU member. Directly comparable through its Multnomah-area presence (Portland), faith-based identity, and similar enrollment scale.

Broad incumbents

• Oral Roberts University: Private Christian university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with WASC accreditation and faith-based identity. Comparable in faith-based positioning and theological program depth, though larger and in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0OUVHPA9XlMPGiM0sP9Eww
• Facebookfacebook.com/9489623338
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/william-jessup-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/jessup.sotl
• Xx.com/williamjessup

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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