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William Jewell College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,005
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 47%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Liberty, Missouri, William Jewell College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

William Jewell College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, William Jewell College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at William Jewell College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,310

Cost of attendance at William Jewell College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,310

Cost of attendance at William Jewell College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at William Jewell College received on average $28,413 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,413
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 63 32% $5,092 $320,826
Other Federal Grant 63 32% $8,751 $551,301
State Grant/Scholarships 61 31% $1,951 $119,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 194 99% $24,958 $4,841,820
Total Grant & Scholarships 194 99% $28,413 $5,512,121

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Jewell College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William Jewell College students is 65.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.7%.

65.3%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 100.0% 6 students
  • white 65.3% 130 students
  • unknown 100.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 44.4% 4 students
  • International Students 50.0% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 8 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

William Jewell College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Jewell College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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