For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at William Jewell College rose by 1.6%, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $19,610 this year, an increase of $300 from the $19,310 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 65% of the undergraduate student body at William Jewell College are Missouri residents. Students from other states make up about 33%, while international students represent 2%.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at William Jewell College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 242 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $4.1 million, and 116 students obtained student loans exceeding $790,000.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 802 students benefited from grants or scholarships amounting to $13.4 million. Additionally, 658 students borrowed $4.2 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 77 | 32% | $593,272 | $7,705 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 136 | 56% | $747,437 | $5,496 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 242 | 100% | $2.8 million | $11,382 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 242 | 100% | $4.1 million | $16,922 |
| Federal student loans | 115 | 47% | $589,193 | $5,123 |
| Other student loans | 19 | 8% | $200,815 | $10,569 |
| Student loan aid | 116 | 48% | $790,008 | $6,810 |
| Total student aid | 242 | 100% | $4.9 million | $20,186 |
