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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

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$19,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,890
Average Net Price
$16,602
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,381
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,633
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,071
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,498
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$260/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
76.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
79.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,227
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,862
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,954
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,573
$110,001+ $23,742

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $32,071 sticker price at William Jewell College. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $9,227 annually, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $23,742. The average net price sits at $16,602 per year. Over four years, expect to spend between $37,000 and $95,000 depending on your family's income.

Nearly 80% of students borrow money, graduating with a median debt of $24,498. That translates to monthly payments of $260, which is manageable given graduates earn a median $59,268 ten years out. The college's 76% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni handle their debt successfully. Students from middle-class families ($30-48K income) get the sweetest deal here, paying only $7,862 annually thanks to generous need-based aid that makes this private college surprisingly affordable.

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