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ACT
23/28
SAT
990/1240
Estimated Cost
$47,928
Financial Aid
$31,785
Students
Under 1,000
About William Jewell College
William Jewell College is a private, four-year liberal arts college of 1,100 undergraduate students located in Liberty, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1849 by members of the Missouri Baptist Convention and endowed with $10,000 by William Jewell. Another founder was Robert S. James, a Baptist minister and father of the infamous Frank James and Jesse James. It was associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention for over 150 years until its separation in 2003 and is now an independent institution.
William Jewell College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#493 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Missouri
#12 of 174
2024 Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#6 of 123
Most Popular Majors
Out of 20 majors categories at William Jewell College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from William Jewell College within four or six years.