William Jewell College Acceptance Rate
Liberty, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,132
- Admitted
- 731
- Yield
- 31.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, William Jewell College's acceptance rate has fallen from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 34.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,391 to 2,132 (+53%) over that period.
Its 34.3% rate makes William Jewell College more selective than about 91% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (30.2% for women vs 38.2% for men, a 8-point gap). William Jewell College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 31.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,391 | 874 | 62.8% | 265 |
| 2015–16 | 1,456 | 719 | 49.4% | 245 |
| 2016–17 | 2,081 | 1,063 | 51.1% | 241 |
| 2017–18 | 1,644 | 783 | 47.6% | 198 |
| 2018–19 | 1,316 | 605 | 46% | 167 |
| 2019–20 | 1,168 | 538 | 46.1% | 168 |
| 2020–21 | 1,585 | 577 | 36.4% | 195 |
| 2021–22 | 1,402 | 659 | 47% | 222 |
| 2022–23 | 1,676 | 687 | 41% | 243 |
| 2023–24 | 2,132 | 731 | 34.3% | 229 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,036 | 313 | 30.2% |
| Men | 1,089 | 416 | 38.2% |
| Unknown | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–570 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 470–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 58% |
How William Jewell College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?
William Jewell College's acceptance rate is 34.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (731 admitted of 2,132 applicants).
Is William Jewell College test optional?
William Jewell College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to William Jewell College?
William Jewell College received 2,132 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 731.
What SAT score do you need for William Jewell College?
Admitted students at William Jewell College typically scored 490–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is William Jewell College getting harder to get into?
William Jewell College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 34.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.jewell.edu/.