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The main campus of William Jewell College is in Liberty, Missouri (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.
William Jewell College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 or more. Students attending William Jewell College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, William Jewell College had 1,566 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
http://www.jewell.edu
William Jewell College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 74 | business management, accounting, international business, managerial economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | history, English, political science, Spanish language, international relations, Japanese studies, interdisciplinary studies, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Science | 21 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, anatomical sciences, physics, ecology |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, drama and dance teaching, teacher ed |
| Media | 18 | organizational communications, communication studies, radio and television, public relations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | information science, computer science |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy, religious music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for William Jewell College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 291 | 44 |
In 2005, William Jewell College had a total enrollment of 1,566 students (1,402 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 71% |
| Kansas | 13% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
William Jewell College offers campus housing for 895 of its 1,402 (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 | 1,913 | 1,212 | 63% | 377 | 31% |
| Men | 772 | 494 | 64% | 174 | 35% |
| Women | 1,141 | 718 | 63% | 203 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| 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 | $ 18,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Room charge | $ 2,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $56,946 | 13 | $55,233 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $44,841 | 9 | $44,258 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $48,842 | 10 | $41,359 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $51,947 | 33 | $47,528 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 228 | 95 | 323 |
| Football | 112 | 0 | 112 |
| Basketball | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Track | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 65 | 103 |
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
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)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
(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 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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