- Acceptance rate: 38% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–630 reading and writing, 540–640 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $17,408 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what William Jewell College reported: an acceptance rate of 38% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. William Jewell College reviews each application.
William Jewell College GPA requirements
William Jewell College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and William Jewell College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
William Jewell College acceptance rate
William Jewell College admitted 740 of 1,929 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 38%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
William Jewell College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Liberty, Missouri, with 924 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered William Jewell College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 560 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1095 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What William Jewell College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
William Jewell College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,408 a year at William Jewell College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into William Jewell College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. William Jewell College admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does William Jewell College require the SAT or ACT?
No. William Jewell College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 54% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into William Jewell College?
A lot: William Jewell College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does William Jewell College look for?
William Jewell College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into William Jewell College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. William Jewell College admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at William Jewell College?
William Jewell College's acceptance rate was 38% for fall 2024: it admitted 740 of 1,929 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do William Jewell College students have?
The middle 50% of William Jewell College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–630 in reading and writing and 540–640 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does William Jewell College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. William Jewell College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at William Jewell College if a parent went there?
No. William Jewell College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at William Jewell College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,408 a year at William Jewell College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check William Jewell College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: William Jewell CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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