More selective than 95% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 58% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose William Jewell College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
William Jewell College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, William Jewell College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1080 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
William Jewell College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 38% | 540–630 | 540–640 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 34% | 490–570 | 470–550 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is William Jewell College compared with other Missouri colleges?
William Jewell College has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Ozarks | 12% | 64% | $6,100 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis | 12% | 94% | $21,786 |
| 3 | William Jewell College | 38% | 68% | $17,562 |
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at William Jewell College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
William Jewell College admissions questions
What is the William Jewell College acceptance rate?
William Jewell College accepts 38% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 731 of 2,132 applicants were admitted.
Does William Jewell College require the SAT or ACT?
William Jewell College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 58% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for William Jewell College?
The middle 50% of William Jewell College enrolled first-year students scored 1080–1270 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at William Jewell College?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (229 of 731).
Is William Jewell College getting harder to get into?
William Jewell College accepted 38% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 34% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to William Jewell College overview