William Jewell College

William Jewell College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at William Jewell College is 47%. Out of 1,398 applications received in 2023, 659 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to William Jewell College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

William Jewell College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of William Jewell College's admissions stats.

William Jewell College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	70%
Waitlist	No

William Jewell College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for William Jewell College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to William Jewell College?

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William Jewell College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on William Jewell College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to William Jewell College?

Getting into William Jewell College is moderately difficult. William Jewell College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, William Jewell College accepted 47% of students, about 659 of the 1,398 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like William Jewell College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to William Jewell College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to William Jewell College

William Jewell College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does William Jewell College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at William Jewell College

What does William Jewell College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with William Jewell College for more information on admission factors.

William Jewell College Application Requirements

To apply to William Jewell College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with William Jewell College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into William Jewell College?

Students admitted to William Jewell College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 70% submitted a class rank. At William Jewell College 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At William Jewell College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	14%
3.75 and 3.99	27%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	23%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	4%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to William Jewell College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

William Jewell College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of William Jewell College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 70% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for William Jewell College?

To be competitive with other William Jewell College applicants, you should aim to score between 1020 and 1120 (or higher!) on the SAT. At William Jewell College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1120 and 25% of scored lower than 1020, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of William Jewell College students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of William Jewell College students scored 560 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at William Jewell College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for William Jewell College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for William Jewell College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to William Jewell College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to William Jewell College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in William Jewell College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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William Jewell College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to William Jewell College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to William Jewell College.

Does William Jewell College accept transfer credits?

✅ William Jewell College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does William Jewell College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ William Jewell College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to William Jewell College?

❌ No, William Jewell College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?

✅ William Jewell College has an acceptance rate of 47%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at William Jewell College?

❌ William Jewell College does not offer early decision.

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