# William Jewell College

Liberty, MO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/william-jewell-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 38% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,132 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 731 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–630 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $36,731 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,678 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,175 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,254 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,122 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,939 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,102 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 924 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 63% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,955 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 (FY2024) |

## What William Jewell College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 179955. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology