William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 779
Graduate Enrollment: 26
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 47%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 20.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2004)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 27.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 70.9%
Black: 8.0%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 5.0%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Black: 8.0%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 5.0%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,283
In-State tuition: $19,310Out-of-State tuition: $19,310
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,860 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,868 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,843 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,868 (2022)
Average Family Income: $97,761 (2017)
Median Family Income: $69,181 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,498 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $260 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,074 |
| $30k-48k | $13,939 |
| $48k-75k | $15,078 |
| $75k-110k | $21,488 |
| $110k+ | $24,368 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 61%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,498 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 85.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 67.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,627 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $57,415 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 19 | $26,831 | $265 | $40,605 ($3,384) | $59,142 ($4,929) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 28 | $23,969 | $254 | $28,872 ($2,406) | $41,897 ($3,491) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 73 | $27,000 | $253 | $62,488 ($5,207) | $63,602 ($5,300) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 62 | $26,000 | $265 | $39,158 ($3,263) | $54,688 ($4,557) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,062Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $59,500,616 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $71,479,849 (2022)