William Jewell College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Liberty, MO that costs an average of $19,678 a year after financial aid, admits 38% of applicants and graduates 63% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,678
Acceptance rate
38%
Graduation rate
63%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$63,955

Private nonprofitLarge suburb924 undergraduates

Cost of William Jewell College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$36,731
Tuition and fees, in-state$21,538
Housing and food (on campus)$11,510
Books and supplies$840
Average net price after aid$19,678

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,175
$30,001–48,000$13,254
$48,001–75,000$12,122
$75,001–110,000$19,939
$110,001+$24,102

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with William Jewell College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate38%
Average SAT1,095
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–630
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–640
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate63%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$59,703
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$63,955
Rank in Missouri (earnings)11th of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,750
Typical monthly loan payment$259 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans50%

Majors and programs at William Jewell College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (36)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72$75,796$19,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations80$57,388$26,000
Psychology42$44,036$26,500
Accounting and Related Services19——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology12——
Biology9——
Business/Commerce———
Business/Managerial Economics———
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences———
Chemistry8——
Civil Engineering12——
Communication and Media Studies8——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Data Science15——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8——
Economics7——
English Language and Literature14——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
History8——
International Relations and National Security Studies11——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities22——
Mathematics3——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6——
Music8——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies1——
Philosophy2——
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other3——
Physics10——
Political Science and Government14——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication6——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication7——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music11——

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About William Jewell College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationLiberty, MO
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates924
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitejewell.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?

William Jewell College admits 38% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,095 on the SAT.

How much does William Jewell College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $36,731 a year (tuition and fees: $21,538). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,678 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,175.

How much do William Jewell College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $63,955 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 53 similar colleges in Missouri. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,796 a year after graduation).

What is William Jewell College's graduation rate?

63% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.