Overview of William Jewell College

William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college situated in Liberty, Missouri, a town just outside Kansas City. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are supported by a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 808 (803 undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male/55% Female
• 97% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $34,450
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $10,130
• Other Expenses: $3,868
• Total Cost: $49,248

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 67%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $24,704
  • Loans: $7,768

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Psychology, General; and Political Science and Government, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 57%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball

Overview of William Jewell University Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• William Jewell College Acceptance Rate: 46%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/630
  • SAT Math: 510/640
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 22/29
  • ACT English: 22/29
  • ACT Math: 22/27

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for William Jewell College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If William Jewell College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

East Carolina University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Liberty University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for William Jewell College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, California State University Long Beach

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than William Jewell College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Syracuse University, United States Military Academy, Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Hofstra University, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to William Jewell College

Application Deadline: August 15

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.jewell.edu/join

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.jewell.edu/join/apply

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://jewell.edu/join/graduate-applicants     

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.jewell.edu/join/apply