William Jewell College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
William Jewell College is a private research university in Liberty, Missouri, enrolling about 924 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 38.36% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,268 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,610
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,562 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 38.36% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 924 95.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.66%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 20.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1095
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 998
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,132
- Room & Board: $11,320 annual estimate
William Jewell College: what the data shows
Common questions about William Jewell College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is William Jewell College?
William Jewell College is located in Liberty, MO (ZIP 64068-1896).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is William Jewell College public or private?
William Jewell College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does William Jewell College cost?
Published tuition: $20,610.
Average net price after aid: $17,562.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,909 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,356 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,869 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,624 |
| $110,001+ | $23,901 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,440.
How hard is it to get into William Jewell College?
Admission rate: 38.36%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1095 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is William Jewell College?
Total enrollment: 924 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 998 students.
Graduate enrollment: 35 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at William Jewell College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.66%.
First-year retention: 73.8%.
What do graduates of William Jewell College earn?
Median earnings: $54,197 six years after entry; $59,268 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,498.
31.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is William Jewell College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (40 completions)
- Psychology, General (23 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (20 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (13 completions)
- Accounting (11 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (10 completions)
- International Relations and Affairs (9 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (6 completions)
- Biochemistry (6 completions)
- Data Science, General (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is William Jewell College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 38.36%; completion rate 67.66%; median earnings $59,268 at 10 years; net price $17,562. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,610
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Jewell College was $20,610.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,562
2024 Value
In 2024 William Jewell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,562.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,562 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$82,440 4-Year Tuition
$11,320 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$840 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,770 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$131,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for William Jewell College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at William Jewell College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for William Jewell College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $21,805 |
| 2014 | $31,620 | $31,620 | $21,094 |
| 2015 | $32,330 | $32,330 | $20,788 |
| 2016 | $32,930 | $32,930 | $22,542 |
| 2017 | $33,620 | $33,620 | $21,134 |
| 2018 | $34,400 | $34,400 | $22,556 |
| 2019 | $34,450 | $34,450 | $27,316 |
| 2020 | $34,450 | $34,450 | $23,307 |
| 2021 | $19,310 | $19,310 | $20,289 |
| 2022 | $19,610 | $19,610 | $19,200 |
| 2023 | $19,890 | $19,890 | $16,602 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38.36% Acceptance Rate
2,132 Total Applicants
731 Students Admitted
229 First-Time Students Enrolled
31.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1095
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
William Jewell College reported total enrollment of about 924 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), and Black or African American (8.3%). About 31.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at William Jewell College in 2024 is 924 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 998 students. Graduate enrollment is about 35 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.29% 100% Completion Time
67.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.29% of students graduating from William Jewell College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 75% male / 25% female
- Psychology, General: 30% male / 70% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for William Jewell College.
Return on Investment
$24,498 Median Student Debt
$59,268 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
743.70% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for William Jewell College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 40 completions
2. Psychology, General: 23 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 13 completions
5. Accounting: 11 completions
6. Civil Engineering, General: 10 completions
7. International Relations and Affairs: 9 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 6 completions
9. Biochemistry: 6 completions
Most popular programs at William Jewell College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for William Jewell College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for William Jewell College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,488
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,825
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
William Jewell College is a private non-profit institution located in Liberty, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 924 students. Student body composition includes White (60.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), Black or African American (8.3%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 38.36%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1095. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.66%. Approximately 31.57% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Liberty, MO 64068-1896
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
William Jewell College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Jewell College located?
William Jewell College is located in Liberty, MO.
What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at William Jewell College is 38.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,132 applicants and 731 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does William Jewell College cost?
Reported tuition is $20,610 and average net price is $17,562 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,320 annually.
What is the student body demographics at William Jewell College?
William Jewell College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 998 students, White (60.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend William Jewell College?
About 20.1% of students at William Jewell College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for William Jewell College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, William Jewell College reports midpoint SAT about 1095 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of William Jewell College earn?
Median earnings are $54,197 six years after entry and $59,268 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at William Jewell College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do William Jewell College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,498.
Is William Jewell College public or private?
William Jewell College is a private nonprofit institution located in Liberty, MO.
Is William Jewell College an HBCU?
No. William Jewell College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is William Jewell College a tribal college?
No. William Jewell College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.