William Jewell College

In 2022, tuition for full-time students at William Jewell College was $18,360 a year.

Tuition was the same price in 2022 as it was the year before. On average, colleges raise tuition about 3% each year.

Remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students find the actual cost of college is a lot less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. And, student loans can make theprice of collegefeel more doable until you've finishing school and found a job.

William Jewell College: In-state vs. Out-of-State Tuition

William Jewell College is a private, nonprofit institution, so it has the same tuition for students from Missouri as it does for students who live in other states.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public insitutions often offer a lower cost of attendance for students who are residents of that state.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state tuition can cut the cost of college tuition. Take the time to confirm your state's guidelines for how to qualify for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. In many states, students must have lived in the state for 12 months before starting school to qualify for in-state tuition. There may be other criteria too, depending on where you live.

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William Jewell College International Student Tuition

Tuition at William Jewell College is the same for every student.

Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for federal financial aid, but may be eligible for private or school-specific aid and scholarships. International students with need may be eligible for the following types of financial support at William Jewell College:

•William Jewell College-specific scholarships

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships and athletic awards.

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William Jewell College Living Expenses, Fees, and More

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In addition to tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when estimating the cost of attendance for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at William Jewell College.

House and Food Costs at William Jewell College

Room and board at William Jewell College is $10,130 a year. This includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that enables you to eat in the William Jewell College's on-campus cafeterias and dining facilities. Students who live off campus but would like to be able to eat in the campus dining can opt-in for a meal plan. The cost of a mean plan, or board-only, is $8,118.

Board costs can depend on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus

Cost of Books at William Jewell College

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The real cost of books depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Yearly Fees

Most schools charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.

There may be optional fees associated with participating in certain activities, like Greek Life, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools offer ways so that those with demonstrated need to find ways to lower or eliminate these costs.

The Cost of Transportation at William Jewell College

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you plan to bring a car or will you need to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these factors can make a big difference in your transportation budget. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Where are a college is located can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in an urban area is usually pricey, but there may be more buses, trains and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The William Jewell College campus is in a suburban setting in Missouri, not far from Kansas City.

Other Costs

When you're planning for college, don’t forget to leave some room in your budget for personal expenses, like movies, takeouts, furniture or appliances for your dorm or housing, and essentials like laundry detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper.

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Financial Breakdown for William Jewell College

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Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of how much students can expect to shell out for William Jewell College.

How Much Does William Jewell College Cost?

What will the cost of attending William Jewell College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$18,360
Room and Board	$10,130
Board Only	$4,725
Other expenses	$2,200

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$32,740
Off-Campus	$27,335

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

William Jewell College’s tuition and fees change based on: •Academic program for part-time students

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Financial Aid at William Jewell College

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In 2022, 311 of the 779 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. William Jewell College meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,187 a year. Around 65% of William Jewell College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. William Jewell College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $36,045 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$23,239
Private Loans	$36,850

Most Common Loans for William Jewell College Students
Federal Loans	64%
Private loans	23%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on William Jewell College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at William Jewell College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, William Jewell College awarded 311 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $2.9 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $2.57 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of William Jewell College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for William Jewell College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at William Jewell College was $22,187 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of William Jewell College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$10,553
Off-Campus	$5,148

What will attending William Jewell College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the William Jewell College's net cost calculator on their website.

William Jewell College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

William Jewell College offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does William Jewell College Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to reduce the total cost of attendance. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.

William Jewell College has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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