William Jewell College
Liberty, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About William Jewell College
William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1849 by members of the Missouri Baptist Convention and endowed with $10,000 by William Jewell. It was associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention for over 150 years until it separated in 2003 and became independent. After becoming a nonsectarian institution, the college's enrollment fell by approximately 40% to 739 students in 2018. Jewell is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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38%
Acceptance
$17,562
Net price
924
Enrollment
68%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
38%
Acceptance rate
1,095
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,562
Average net price
$20,610
In-state tuition
$20,610
Out-of-state tuition
$11,320
Room & board
$840
Books & supplies
$35,785
Total cost of attendance
32%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
$24,498
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$59,268
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,197
Median earnings (6 yrs)
68%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
86%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,825
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
924
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
20%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
William Jewell College FAQ
Is William Jewell College a public or private school?
William Jewell College is a private nonprofit institution located in Liberty, MO.
What is the acceptance rate at William Jewell College?
William Jewell College has an acceptance rate of 38%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does William Jewell College cost?
The average annual net price at William Jewell College is $17,562 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $20,610.
What is the graduation rate at William Jewell College?
About 68% of students at William Jewell College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do William Jewell College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, William Jewell College students earn a median of $59,268 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for William Jewell College?
Admitted students at William Jewell College have an average SAT score of 1,095 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend William Jewell College?
William Jewell College enrolls about 924 students.
Campus
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