William Jewell College: Review & Facts

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William Jewell College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 855 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1849 and is the only school located in Liberty, Missouri.

William Jewell College is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

William Jewell College will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
47
William Jewell College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Communication and Journalism, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

William Jewell College student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at William Jewell College is average: 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at William Jewell College is good - 10:1. Find out more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high, about $18,400 a year. The additional fees at William Jewell College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,300, which comes to a total of $19,700 per year.

Read the details about William Jewell College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
41%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,676 applications were submitted and 687 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at William Jewell College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
William Jewell College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at William Jewell College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
William Jewell College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: approximately $5,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at William Jewell College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, William Jewell College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

William Jewell College Location and Address

Postal Address:
William Jewell College
500 College Hill
Liberty, Missouri
64068-1896, USA
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