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William Jewell College
William Jewell College admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at William Jewell College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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William Jewell College occupies suburban Liberty, MO — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 5.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,507 four years out. 31.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 924 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1120 — below the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on William Jewell College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, William Jewell College received 2,132 applications and admitted 731 (34.3%), with 229 enrolling.
William Jewell College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 960–1120 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically William Jewell College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How William Jewell College compares
| William Jewell College | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38.4% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $20,610 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,268 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors William Jewell College: $59,268 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $20,610 regardless of where you're from. At William Jewell College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 924 — William Jewell College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
67.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a William Jewell College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at William Jewell College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,507 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $72,507 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,126 |
| Psychology, General | $55,773 |
Median earnings for these 4 William Jewell College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,268 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional William Jewell College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for William Jewell College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 38.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?
34.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 731 admitted from 2,132 applicants.
How much does William Jewell College cost?
At William Jewell College, published tuition is $20,610 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is William Jewell College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do William Jewell College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,268 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Lindenwood University — 56.8% admitted
- Kansas City Art Institute — 54.8% admitted
- Drury University — 57.6% admitted
- Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — 56.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.