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
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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

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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