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More Than an Education

The goal of William Jewell College isn’t just to give you a degree-it’s to cultivate an experience that brings you a sense of fulfillment and belonging.

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Think. Learn. Belong.

We don’t expect you have it all figured out when you attend our Missouri college. A liberal arts education allows you to explore and learn more about who you are and what you want to do. You will feel connected and involved at a college where everyone knows each other by name, no matter what you end up pursuing.

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Admission for First-Time Students

  1. Apply: Submit your free William Jewell College online application or complete the Common Application.
  2. High School Transcript: Please follow your high school’s formal transcript release process to have your high school transcript sent to William Jewell College. If you are using the Common Application to apply, you may send your transcript through that service.

Visit our course catalog for homeschool applicant requirements.

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Optional Test Scores

ACT and/or SAT scores are not required for admission to the College. Standardized tests measure one thing well: how you do on standardized tests. We’re more interested in how you think, your ambition and your tenacity. But don’t misunderstand—you can still expect a challenging education at Jewell and high admission standards.

Test scores are considered for entry to select programs and some scholarships. If you would like to submit a test score, please send an official copy of your ACT and/or SAT test score(s) to William Jewell College.

  • ACT Code: 2394
  • SAT Code: 6941
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Advanced Placemet (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and/or Dual Credit

William Jewell offers Advanced Placement (AP) credit in cooperation with The College Board. AP score reports should be sent to the Office of Admission, with a minimum exam score of 4 required to be eligible for credit in most areas. The College also recognizes credits earned through the International Baccalaureate program, to be allocated at the individual department’s prerogative and the discretion of the Registrar. View your Jewell course equivalencies.

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Authentic Engagement

We show up fully, honestly and with purpose. Grounded in relationships, we practice engagement in every space—listening, contributing and leading.

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Innovative Thought

We question, explore and create. Curiosity is not a trait we admire from a distance; it is a discipline we practice.

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Courageous Citizenship

We act on what we believe. Through critical thinking, ethical discernment and spiritual exploration, we cultivate the courage to engage the world, and the conviction to change it.

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Stories From Our Students

Pillsbury Scholar Dalton Nelson

Mathematics Major And Physics Minor Meet Dalton Nelson, a senior in the dual-degree engineering program. He helped two professors conduct a summer science camp for underserved children in Marfa, Texas, and practiced astronomy at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Ariz. He plans to further his studies in biomedical engineering.

Nelson – Mathematics & Physics

Caio, physics major; Ph.D. biomedical physics student

I am passionate about applying physics to advance healthcare—particularly in radiation oncology, proton therapy, and clinical dosimetry—while also contributing to scientific education and mentorship. I held leadership roles as president of Mortar Board honor society and the Society of Physics Students. I led community engagement initiatives, organized physics outreach events, and coordinated a national research conference trip. As a collegiate swimmer, I learned discipline, resilience, and effective time management—attributes I carry into research and clinical practice.

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Find Your Purpose.
Find Your Place.

If you’re not sure where to even start yet, we embrace that at Jewell. Use our major match tool to explore your purpose and your possibilities.

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