William Jewell College
Admissions
Interested in attending William Jewell College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into William Jewell College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into William Jewell College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, William Jewell accepted 47% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 1,539 people applied and 731 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at William Jewell College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at William Jewell College, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into William Jewell College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things William Jewell considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- First Generation
- Interview
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into William Jewell College?
Grades
Students who recently attended William Jewell College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54. 12% of freshmen who attended William Jewell were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 53% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
William Jewell is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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SAT Math Scores
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SAT Composite Scores
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