William Jewell College
Liberty, MO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Liberty, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, William Jewell College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 924 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,268 ten years after enrollment, which is 45% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 64.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $24,498, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,562 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,268
Graduation Rate
64.4%
Median Debt
$24,498
Average Net Price
$17,562
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.42x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
924
Admission Rate
38.4%
Average SAT
1095
Retention Rate
73.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$20,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,610
Pell Grant Rate
31.6%
Federal Loan Rate
48.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,909
Income $30K–$48K
$4,356
Income $48K–$75K
$12,869
Income $110K+
$23,901
Student Demographics
Women
59.6%
White
60.8%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
11.8%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
6.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
76.5%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Missouri State Board of Nursing — Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (30)
Bachelor (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $79,507 | 52 |
| Business Administration & Management | $60,126 | 39 |
| Psychology | $55,773 | 19 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $72,507 | 9 |
| Data Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Economics | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 11 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations | Bachelor | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor | 2 |
| International Relations | Bachelor | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Missouri
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Missouri
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Missouri
- Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri
- Best ROI Colleges in Missouri
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