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William Jewell College, commonly referred to as WJC or Jewel, was established by members of the Missouri Baptist Convention in 1849. It was named in honor of its benefactor, Dr. William Jewell. This private, liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri was named as the Liberal Arts College of the Year in 2001 by The Time Magazine.
William Jewell College offers a number of majors in the fields of accounting, art, business administration, theater, communication, sciences, music, and nursing, among others. Various pre-professional and certificate programs are also available.
William Jewell College's sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals. The athletics department of the college is a member of the NAIA's Heart of America Conference. The Cardinals participate in sports like basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, cross country, tennis, and golf.
The main campus of William Jewell College is in Liberty, MO (a large suburb). The school is a Baptist institution. William Jewell College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
William Jewell College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to music and mathematics.
William Jewell College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, William Jewell College had 1,329 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. William Jewell College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at William Jewell College belong to the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
William Jewell College
500 College Hill
Liberty, MO 64068-1896
General Phone: (816) 781-7700
http://www.jewell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 64 | business management, accounting, international business, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, Spanish language, French language, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Science | 26 | biology, physics, chemistry, anatomical sciences, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, ecology |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, drama and dance teaching, teacher ed |
| Media | 15 | organizational communications, radio and television, communication studies, public relations |
| Music | 11 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy, religious music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information science, computer science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | parks and recreation studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for William Jewell College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 330 | 48 |
In 2007, William Jewell College had a total enrollment of 1,329 students (1,195 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 65% |
| Kansas | 17% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
William Jewell College offers campus housing for 886 of its 1,195 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Liberty, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,615 | 1,520 | 94% | 336 | 22% |
| Men | 681 | 635 | 93% | 163 | 26% |
| Women | 934 | 885 | 95% | 173 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,400 |
| Room and board | $ 5,840 |
| Room charge | $ 2,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
William Jewell College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252400)
William Jewell College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $72,177 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $38,901 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $72,177 | 6 | $50,868 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $61,924 | 15 | $57,606 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $57,508 | 4 | $55,331 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $50,039 | 18 | $47,319 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,928 | 5 | $43,747 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $56,677 | 42 | $51,331 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 238 | 131 | 369 |
| Football | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| Track | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| Basketball | 24 | 15 | 39 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 91 | 139 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets William Jewell College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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