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William Jewell College

#199 in US ranking Liberty, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$36,731
Tuition & fees
$21,538
Avg. aid
$15,673
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
38%
SAT range
1080–1270
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
68%
Median salary
$62,797
1 yr after graduation

What does William Jewell College offer in terms of athletics?

William Jewell's Cardinals have competed in NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Because athletic affiliations and sponsored teams can change, prospective recruits should confirm the current status of their sport and the applicable conference schedule for their entry year.

Sports associated with the college include basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. A list of sports available somewhere on campus should not be treated as a list of varsity teams: club activities, intramurals, and informal recreation have different participation rules. Students seeking varsity participation should contact the relevant coach about recruiting and roster requirements; admission to the college does not itself provide a team place or athletic award.

What student groups and Associations are available at William Jewell College?

William Jewell offers student involvement through organizations rather than requiring students to join a single campus activity. Reported options include a student-run newspaper, theater and choral groups, and Greek-letter organizations.

Fraternities and sororities identified in college information include Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Phi Gamma Delta. Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so students interested in a particular chapter should check the current student-organization directory and recruitment rules. Academic, service, cultural, and recreational groups provide other routes to involvement without joining Greek life.

Who studies at William Jewell College?

William Jewell is a relatively small institution: reported total enrollment is 959 students. The reported entering group included 244 first-time, degree-seeking students, while 76 degree-seeking students entered as transfers.

In the reported geographic breakdown, 61% of students were Missouri residents, 32% came from other U.S. states, and 7% came from other countries. These shares describe origin, not students' experiences or views. Published enrollment figures can refer to different reporting dates and student groups, so an applicant comparing class size, housing demand, or academic support should use the same year's figures across colleges.

How does student life look like at William Jewell College?

Daily life at William Jewell combines a small-college academic setting with student activities and access to the wider Kansas City area. The college reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling, alongside opportunities in campus media and performing arts.

Students considering how involved they want to be should distinguish between events that welcome occasional participation and activities with a continuing time commitment. For commuters, the timing of evening events and travel home may shape participation. For new students, orientation and first-year programming are useful places to identify support offices and meet peers outside their classes.

What libraries are available to students at William Jewell College?

The Charles F. Curry Library is William Jewell's main campus library. It provides a place for course research and individual study; reported features include reservable study rooms and study areas available around the clock on designated days.

Students should check current library access instructions for research help, databases, online journals, borrowing, and interlibrary loan. Access to a 24-hour study area does not necessarily mean that staff, collections, or every library service is available at all hours. Remote access rules may also differ from on-campus access.

William Jewell College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

959

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

139

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

46 full time, 57 part time

Veterans affair office

No

William Jewell College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 924
Graduate: 35

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 904
Part-time: 55

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 57
Men: 82

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 97
Black or African American: 79
White: 423
American Indian or Alaska Native: 6
Asian: 16
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 48
Unknown: 61

William Jewell College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–BothMen

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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