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William Jewell College

Liberty, MO · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

William Jewell College campus
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Admission rate
38%
Selective
Average net price
$19,678
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings
$63,955
10 years after enrolling

Summary

William Jewell College is a private nonprofit college in Liberty, MO with 924 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, and admitted students average 1095 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,678 per year ($13,175 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,955 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
38%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,132
Fall 2023
Admitted
731
Fall 2023
Yield
31%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing540–630
200800
SAT Math540–640
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136

What William Jewell College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$36,731
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$21,538

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,175
  • $30–48k$13,254
  • $48–75k$12,122
  • $75–110k$19,939
  • $110k+$24,102

Get a personal estimate with William Jewell College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Freshman retention
74%
Median earnings
$63,955
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$22,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
924
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
34%
  • White61%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black8%
  • Asian2%

William Jewell College FAQ

What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?+

William Jewell College admits 38% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for William Jewell College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1095.

What ACT score do you need for William Jewell College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.

Is William Jewell College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to William Jewell College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,132 students applied to William Jewell College and 731 were admitted; 229 enrolled.

Does William Jewell College consider legacy status?+

No. William Jewell College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does William Jewell College require an essay?+

William Jewell College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does William Jewell College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $36,731 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,678.

What is William Jewell College's graduation rate?+

63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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