William Jessup University Athletics

William Jessup competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division I and Division III with athletic scholarships but smaller-scale competition than major college sports. The Warriors field 14 varsity sports with 302 total athletes, meaning about 30% of the 1,021-student body participates in varsity athletics. The school distributes $5.9 million in athletic scholarships across its teams. William Jessup competes in the Pacific West Conference against other Christian and private institutions primarily from California and the western United States. The high percentage of student-athletes reflects the school's emphasis on developing the whole person through academics, faith, and physical competition. With a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, athletes receive personalized attention both in the classroom and on the field as part of the university's close-knit Christian community.