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41.0%Acceptance
$19,890Tuition
868Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,268Earnings
#8 in MissouriPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
41.0%
Average SAT
1,080
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,030–1,130
ACT Composite (avg)
23
Total Enrollment
868

Admissions Overview

William Jewell College is moderately selective with a 41% acceptance rate. This means roughly two out of five applicants get admitted, making it competitive but accessible for students with solid academic records. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1030-1130 on the SAT or around 23 on the ACT. With 868 total students and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, the college seeks students who value close mentorship and personal attention. The school particularly attracts future teachers, nurses, and business professionals who want to build meaningful relationships with professors and classmates in a tight-knit campus environment.