William Jessup University 2020 Economic Impact Brief

William Jessup University (Jessup) is a nationally-ranked Christian college awarding undergraduate, graduate, and associate degrees across 60 academic programs. The University integrates faith and academics, helping students become transformational and successful leaders in their careers, homes, churches, and communities.

ESI articulated Jessup’s impact in terms of annual operations, capital investments, ancillary spending, wage premium, and social and community impact. Each year, Jessup’s activity generates an economic impact of $113 million within California and supports 875 jobs.

As a leading regional non-profit, economic activity generated through William Jessup University increases state and local tax revenues. Jessup’s economic activity is estimated to generate $4.6 million in tax revenue for the State and increases the tax base for multiple municipalities.