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About William Jewell College

private liberal artssmall class sizesnursing and health focusselective admissionsmissouri baptist roots

William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college in Liberty, MO, known for its small class sizes, nursing and health focus, and missouri baptist roots. With an acceptance rate of 41%, William Jewell is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 243 students each year. William Jewell is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1030–1130, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. William Jewell offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,270 per year; the sticker price of $33,838 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

William Jewell College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

41%
Overall Accept Rate
1080
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1030 – 1130 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to William Jewell College

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Application Strategy
William Jewell's signature Oxbridge Honors Program sets it apart from most small liberal arts colleges, so if you have strong academic curiosity, mention it by name in your application and explain how that seminar-style, discussion-driven format fits the way you actually learn.
Financial Aid
William Jewell stacks merit scholarships heavily, and awards like the Presidential Scholarship require a separate application with a deadline that often falls before the regular decision deadline, so identify the scholarships you qualify for and submit those materials early.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What William Jewell College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$34k/yr$12.9k
30k-48k~$34k/yr$4.4k
48k-75k~$34k/yr$12.9k
75k-110k~$34k/yr$16.6k
110k+~$34k/yr$23.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$54k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
837
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

61%White
12%Hispanic
8%Black / African American
7%Two or More Races
6%International
3%Unknown / Unreported
2%Asian
2%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender50% Men · 50% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status94% Citizens and Immigrants · 6% International
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