| Academic Award | Amount (per year) | Academic GPA* |
| Transfer Scholar Award I | $10,000 | 3.80+ |
| Transfer Scholar Award II | $7,000 | 3.40 – 3.79 |
| Transfer Scholar Award III | $5,000 | 3.00 – 3.39 |
San Jose, CA
Situated between Silicon Valley and the Pacific Northwest
Jessup University offers a dynamic, globally-minded education with a strong focus on student success and a commitment to personal and professional growth. With flexible programs in high-demand fields, a supportive campus community, and career-ready internships, Jessup provides international students the opportunity to excel in a culturally diverse environment. Scholarships and dedicated support services further ensure that students can focus on thriving academically while preparing for global careers.
Rankings: #68 Regional Universities West (US News & World Report)
#101 Best Christian Colleges in America (Niche)
#145 Safest College Campuses in America (Niche)
School size: Total enrollment of 1,484 students
Location: Portland, OR and Sacramento area, CA
Corporate Hub: Portland is home to some of the world’s largest brands like Nike, Intel, Adidas, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente
Nearby attractions: Washington Park, Powell’s City of Books, Multnomah Falls, Forest Park, Mount Hood,
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Jessup’s online undergraduate programs offer a wide range of high-demand fields, including business, psychology, and computer science, designed to prepare students for successful careers in today’s global workforce. With a focus on personalized education, students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on learning experiences, and strong faculty mentorship.
Please note: These programs are online only.
BA/BS Psychology | BS Criminal Justice |
BS Business Administration | BA/BS Leadership |
Applied Professional Studies | BS Bible & Theology |
BS Computer Science (STEM) |
Jessup’s graduate programs provide advanced, career-focused education in fields such as leadership, education, and computer science, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in specialized industries. These programs emphasize practical learning, flexible scheduling, and personalized faculty support to help students achieve their professional goals.
Please note: All programs except the MS in Computer Science are online only.
MS Computer Science (STEM, in-person at the Rocklin, CA campus) | MS Management and Leadership (STEM) |
MA Leadership | MA Education |
Doctor of Ministry |
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The following provides you with estimated costs for your tuition at Jessup University. Please note: Total tuition and fees will vary depending on your selected program as well as the housing and meal plans chosen.
For a detailed breakdown of costs and fees by program, please click Apply Now and complete the form.
Explore Jessup University’s many scholarship opportunities.
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Amount: | Full Tuition Scholarship. Replaces all other institutional aid. |
| Eligibility: | The William Jessup Scholar award, named after our founder, is a competitive award for first-time-freshman students who have achieved academic excellence and are committed to becoming change agents in the world through servant leadership, ingenuity, and unwavering faith in Christ. Applicants must have an academic GPA of 3.80+ and an ACT (Composite) of 29+ or SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) of 1300+. |
| Deadline: | Applicants must have completed the process of applying for admission and submit the Jessup Scholars Event Application with the essay response by December 1st. |
| Renewal: | Annually renewable if the recipient maintains a Jessup GPA of 3.50 or above, maintains full-time status, does not take more than one approved semester leave of absence, and lives on campus for at least the first two years. If the Scholar recipient drops below a 3.5 Jessup GPA but remains above a 3.0 Jessup GPA they will be dropped to a Presidential Scholarship award (based on their Admission’s GPA & SAT/ACT scores). If Jessup Scholar recipient drops below a 3.0, they will permanently lose their Presidential Scholarship award but they may be able to earn a $2,000 Academic Scholarship. |
| Application: | William Jessup Scholar Award Application |
Freshman and Freshman Transfer Academic Scholarships are determined by using high school transcripts submitted through the 7th semester.
Freshman Transfer Students are those students who have attempted less than 30 college semester units prior to transferring to Jessup University. Students who have completed 30 or more college units prior to graduating high school may still be considered freshmen if they have not completed further units after high school graduation.
NOTE: Academic awards are based on transcripts given at the time of Admission.
Academic scholarships, excluding William Jessup Scholar award, are renewable with a cumulative Jessup GPA of 3.00.
| Academic Award | Amount (per year) | Academic GPA* |
| Presidential Scholar | $12,000 | 3.75+ |
| Provost Scholar | $10,000 | 3.5 – 3.74 |
| University Scholar | $8,000 | 3.25-3.49 |
| Dean Scholar | $6,000 | 3.00 – 3.24 |
Note* Academic GPA is determined by the Director of Admission at the time of formal acceptance into the traditional undergraduate program at Jessup University. Eligibility will not be re-evaluated based on subsequent tests or coursework. Eligibility is determined by Academic GPA and number of academic transferable units.
| Academic Award | Amount (per year) | Academic GPA* |
| Transfer Scholar Award I | $10,000 | 3.80+ |
| Transfer Scholar Award II | $7,000 | 3.40 – 3.79 |
| Transfer Scholar Award III | $5,000 | 3.00 – 3.39 |
These awards will be granted to all eligible transfer students in the traditional undergraduate program with 24 or more academic transferable semester units. Eligibility is determined at the time of acceptance and is annually renewable by maintaining a cumulative Jessup GPA of 3.0.
Transfers with less than 24 academic semester college units completed at the time of application, with a minimum college academic GPA of 3.00, will have their scholarship award determined by a combination of their high school (academic GPA) and college records, using the dollar amounts of the transfer awards.
Note* Academic GPA is determined by the Director of Admission at the time of formal acceptance into the traditional undergraduate program at Jessup University. Eligibility will not be re-evaluated based on subsequent tests or coursework. Eligibility is determined by Academic GPA and number of academic transferable units.
| Amount: | Varies |
| Eligibility: | Traditional undergraduate students competing in intercollegiate athletics may be eligible to receive an Athletic Scholarship. Men’s sports include: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer and track. Women’s sports include: basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, track and volleyball. Athletic scholarships may stack with academic and Scholar Showcase awards only. |
| Deadline: | Determined by Athletic Department. |
| Renewal: | Determined by Athletic Department. |
| Amount: | $2,000 per year |
| Eligibility: | First-time freshman. Student must graduate from an ACSI accredited high school. Final official high school transcripts with graduation date will serve as final verification. |
| Deadline: | Eligibility determined at time of acceptance. |
| Renewal: | Annually renewable. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress. |
| Application: | No application required. |
| Amount: | For Traditional Students: $2,000 per year (1/2 disbursed each semester). For Online & Graduate Students: 10% discount of tuition charged |
| Eligibility: | This need-based grant is available to NEW students who, at the time of initial enrollment, are members of/actively participating in a church that financially supports Jessup University. CURRENT students may also apply IF the student was a member of/actively participating in a partner church at the time of initial enrollment; OR the church becomes a partner while the student is currently enrolled; AND that church continues to be the student’s church home. If other scholarships or grants are secured by a student after the awarding of a Church Partnership Grant, the amount may be reduced. This grant recognizes both the church’s partnership with Jessup and the recipient’s past contribution to the church. Receiving this grant may not be tied to future participation or involvement at the church. |
| Deadline: | Church Partnership Grant Application must be submitted by May 1. If funds are available, students who miss the Fall deadline may apply for a Spring award by December 1. Funds are limited. Priority given to early applicants. |
| Renewal: | This grant must be applied for each year with a new application. |
| Application: | Church Partnership Grant Application – to be filled out by a pastor (at the supporting church) who knows the applicant well. |
| Amount: | $2, 500 per year |
| Eligibility: | This grant is offered to NEW traditional program transfer students coming from a community college who have completed at least 24 transferable semester units at the time of acceptance with a minimum 2.0 GPA. If a student is enrolled in classes at a community college upon acceptance into Jessup that will bring them above 24 transferrable units, their Community College Grant will be a pending award until the verified completion of those classes. |
| Deadline: | Eligibility determined at time of acceptance. |
| Renewal: | Annually renewable. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress. |
| Application: | No application required. |
| Amount: | $2,000 per year |
| Eligibility: | This grant is for NEW Traditional Undergraduate students only. This grant is competitive and based on financial need, academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership and vision through multiculturalism. Applicants must be an incoming freshman or transfer student, must have a minimum 2.80 academic GPA, and must live on-campus in order to receive this award. |
| Deadline: | The Diversity Grant Application is due TWO weeks from the time of acceptance. Notifications will be sent out on a rolling basis. |
| Renewal: | Annually renewable by maintaining a cumulative Jessup GPA of 2.00 or above. Students must be active with multicultural educational activities on campus and must continue living in the on-campus housing. |
| Application: | Diversity Grant Application and FAFSA. |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Eligibility: | Incoming, current, and returning Jessup students, excluding international students, are eligible to apply for privately funded scholarships designated by the donor. |
| Deadline: | Application opens up during spring semester each year and are dispersed in the following academic year. |
| Renewal: | Non-renewable. Must apply every year to be reconsidered. |
| Application: | Endowed Scholarship Application |
| Amount: | $2,000 per year |
| Eligibility: | First-time freshmen. Student must complete all four years of high school through a traditional homeschool program/network; Does not include charter school/hybrid online/Independent Study Program (ISP). Final official high school transcripts with graduation date will serve as final verification and a letter from homeschool program teacher/administrator demonstrating homeschool eligibility. |
| Deadline: | Eligibility determined at time of acceptance. |
| Renewal: | Annually renewable. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress. |
| Application: | No application required. |
Amount: | $2,500 |
Repayment: | Up to 1.0 times the amount received. |
Description: | Deferment of tuition obligation without any interest penalties and dependent upon your ability to repay after securing employment. Income Share Agreements (ISA) are applied before any other Jessup Aid and will reduce your other scholarships that are subject to commuter limits or tuition limits as described in the Undergraduate Institutional Aid Policy above. Declining an ISA will not increase your aid eligibility. |
Deadline: | Eligibility determined at time of acceptance. |
Renewal: | Annually renewable. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress. |
Application: |
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Up to $2,000 per year |
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Eligibility: |
This scholarship exists to honor the legacy left behind by our Jessup University Alumni. The Legacy Scholarship is available to any sibling or direct descendant (parent, grandparent, great grandparent) of a Jessup University Alum. This scholarship is for NEW incoming traditional undergraduate students only. |
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Deadline: |
Eligibility determined at time of acceptance. |
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Renewal: |
Qualifying students must maintain satisfactory academic progress. |
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Application: |
The Legacy Scholarship Application |
Amount: | $2,500/per year for full-time Undergrad students. For PT staff: 20% tuition discount for Graduate and Online programs For FT staff: 40% tuition discount for Graduate and Online programs |
Eligibility: | This grant is available to traditional undergraduate program students who are involved in full-time, paid ministry, or who are the unmarried dependent of someone who is involved in full-time, paid ministry. Examples of full-time, paid ministry include: employees of a church, missionary organization, Christian school, para-church or other non-profit organization that focuses on spreading the gospel of Christ. See the Ministry Worker Grant Application below for more information. |
Deadline: | To be eligible for award, you must submit your application within your first year at Jessup. |
Renewal: | Annually renewable with a Jessup GPA of 2.0 or above and upon proof of continued full-time employment in paid ministry. |
Application: | Ministry Worker Grant Application and FAFSA |
Amount: | $3,000 |
Eligibility: | First-time freshmen entering the Traditional Undergraduate Program who are not California Residents AND who graduated from a High School outside the state of California. Must be a US Citizen or an eligible non-citizen. |
Deadline: | No deadline. Eligibility determined at time of initial Financial Aid package. |
Renewal: | Annually renewable. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress (as defined by the Jessup Catalog). |
Application: | No application required. |
Amount: | Varies |
Eligibility: | Traditional Undergraduate Program students who excel in musical talent and ability may audition with the Music Department Chair for this grant. |
Deadline: | Determined by Music Department. |
Renewal: | Determined by Music Department. |
Amount: | Varies |
Eligibility: | Traditional Undergraduate Program students who excel in Visual Arts (visual arts or arts management) may audition with the Visual Arts Department Chair for this grant. |
Deadline: | Determined by Visual Arts Department. |
Renewal: | Determined by Visual Arts Department. |
Amount: | Varies |
Eligibility: | Traditional Undergraduate Program students who excel in Theatre Arts may audition with the Theatre Arts Department Chair for this grant. |
Deadline: | Determined by Theatre Arts Department. |
Renewal: | Determined by Theatre Arts Department. |
Amount: | $3,000-$15,000/year The amounts of PIT Scholarship will vary, depending on a) the endowment resources available each year, b) the number of applicants, and c) the applicant’s financial need. |
Eligibility: | Recipients are required to a) serve with the Church Relations Office at Jessup as part of a student PIT team for the year. This will involve up to one Sunday or weeknight travel per month (four assignments per semester) to experience different church settings and styles, and gain experience in speaking and leadership opportunities. And b) participate fully in the Jessup Preaching Club each semester it is offered until they are considered “competent” by the facilitator. Graduate students who receive an award will be required to maintain full-time academic status. Graduate scholarship recipients may be asked to help create appropriate promotional materials from time to time. |
Deadline: | Applications can be submitted year-round and will be applied to Fall semester financial aid. |
Application: | PIT Application. This is an annual scholarship. Recipients will need to apply each year. |
Amount: | $5,000 |
Eligibility: | Each academic program at Jessup University offers a program-specific scholar award. These awards honor students who strive for academic excellence, are pursuing their purpose with passion, and seeking to be a light in the world. Applicants must have an academic GPA of 3.00+ and an ACT (Composite) of 21+ or SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) of 1060+. |
Deadline: | Applicants must have completed the process of applying for admission and submit the Jessup Scholars Event Application with the essay response. For deadline dates, please visit our Scholar Showcase webpage. |
Renewal: | Annually renewable if the recipient maintains a Jessup GPA of 3.00 or above. |
Application: | Program Scholar Award Application |
Amount: | Up to $18,000 per year |
Eligibility: | This need-based grant is determined at the discretion of the Director of Financial Aid after all other scholarships and grants are considered (prior to loans). This grant is used to assist in meeting financial need as determined by the FAFSA. If other scholarships or grants are secured by a student after the awarding of a WJU Grant, the amount of this grant will be reduced. |
Deadline: | No deadline. |
Renewal: | Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress. The amount of this grant is subject to change each year based on changes to your family’s financial situation as determined by the FAFSA. |
Application: | No application allowed. |
Graduate Scholarships
| Amount: | For Traditional Students: $2,000 per year (1/2 disbursed each semester). For Online & Graduate Students: 10% discount of tuition charged. |
| Eligibility: | This grant is available to NEW students who, at the time of initial enrollment, are members of/actively participating in a church that financially supports Jessup University. CURRENT students may also apply IF the student was a member of/actively participating in a partner church at the time of initial enrollment; OR the church becomes a partner while the student is currently enrolled; AND that church continues to be the student’s church home. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 units each semester to be eligible for this award. This grant recognizes both the church’s partnership with Jessup and the recipient’s past contribution to the church. Receiving this grant may not be tied to future participation or involvement at the church. |
| Deadline: | Church Partnership Grant Application must be submitted by May 1. If funds are available, students who miss the Fall deadline may apply for a Spring award by December 1. Funds are limited. Priority given to early applicants. |
| Renewal: | This grant must be applied for each year with a new application. |
| Application: | Church Partnership Grant Application – to be filled out by a pastor (at the supporting church) who knows the applicant well. |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Eligibility: | Incoming, current, and returning Jessup students, excluding international students, are eligible to apply for privately funded scholarships designated by the donor. |
| Deadline: | Application opens up during spring semester each year and are dispersed in the following academic year. |
| Renewal: | Non-renewable. Must apply every year to be reconsidered. |
| Application: | Endowed Scholarship Application |
Amount: | $2,500/per year for full-time Undergrad students. For PT staff: 20% tuition discount for Graduate and Online programs For FT staff: 40% tuition discount for Graduate and Online programs |
Eligibility: | This grant is available to NEW students who: work 40 hours a week in full-time, paid ministry; are the unmarried dependent of someone who is involved in full-time, paid ministry; or are the spouse of someone who is involved in full-time, paid ministry. Examples of full-time, paid ministry include: employees of a church, missionary organization, Christian school, para-church or other non-profit organization whose focus is spreading the Gospel of Christ. See Ministry Worker Grant Application for more information. |
Deadline: | To be eligible for award, you must submit your application within your first year at Jessup. |
Renewal: | Annually renewable with a Jessup GPA of 2.0 or above AND upon proof of continued full-time employment in paid ministry. |
Application: | Ministry Worker Grant Application and FAFSA |
Amount: | $3,000-$15,000/year The amounts of PIT Scholarship will vary, depending on a) the endowment resources available each year, b) the number of applicants, and c) the applicant’s financial need. |
Eligibility: | This grant is available to NEW students who: work 40 hours a week in full-time, paid ministry; are the unmarried dependent of someone who is involved in full-timRecipients are required to a) serve with the Church Relations Office at Jessup as part of a student PIT team for the year. This will involve up to one Sunday or weeknight travel per month (four assignments per semester) to experience different church settings and styles, and gain experience in speaking and leadership opportunities. And b) participate fully in the Jessup Preaching Club each semester it is offered until they are considered “competent” by the facilitator. |
Deadline: | Applications can be submitted year-round and will be applied to Fall semester financial aid. |
Application: | PIT Application. This is an annual scholarship. Recipients will need to apply each year. |
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