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William Jewell College

Liberty, Missouri 64068-1896

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

William Jewell College is a private institution in Liberty with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1114, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 868 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,268 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,602.

Established
1849
Motto
Deo Fisus Labora
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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34%Acceptance
1114SAT Avg
868Students
10:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$59,268Earnings 10yr
$16,602Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

William Jewell College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & WritingMid: 605
490570
MathMid: 575
470550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

34.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1114

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,890
Room & Board$11,381
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$34,291
Average Net Price$16,602
Median Debt at Graduation$24,498
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,227
$30–48K$7,862
$48–75K$11,954
$75–110K$17,573
$110K+$23,742

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,602

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
868
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 9%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention76.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,197
8 Years$59,150
10 Years$59,268

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,800
Men
$60,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
14 mi(24 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
230 mi(399 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
400 mi(693 min)

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