PrivateSuburbanWilliam Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri 64068-1896
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cardinals
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding William Jewell The college is named after William Jewell, who in 1849 donated $10,000 to start a school.
- •It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
- •On February 13, 1913, the nearby Liberty Female Institute, also known as the Liberty Ladies' College, was destroyed in a fire, which brought female students to Jewell.
- •The unanticipated merger developed slowly, but by 1920 the women of the ladies' college were admitted to William Jewell on the same terms as men.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1114
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
20.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-5.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,250
Programs (47)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment