Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at William Jewell College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$21K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$840
=
Sticker Price
$35,785
$21K+$11K+$840=$35,785
Your Family Income
Sticker
$35,785
−
Your Aid
$22,916
=
Net Price
$12,869
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
William Jewell College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$35,785
Tuition and Fees
$20,610
Room and Board
$11,320
Books and Supplies
$840
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$18,223
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,562
William Jewell College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,909
$30–48k
$4,356
$48–75k
$12,869
$75–110k
$16,624
$110k+
$23,901
Understanding Your Aid Package
William Jewell College has a sticker price of $35,785 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $35,785/year
Average aid: $18,223 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,869/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,909/year
32% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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32%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
20%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$24,498
Range (25th–75th)$10,000 – $27,750
Median Parent PLUS Loans$25,539
Debt Manageability
0.37x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,268
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-2,985
45th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$43,279
25th %ile
$84,654
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about William Jewell College Cost & Financial Aid
William Jewell College's published tuition is $35,785 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,869—a difference of $22,916.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,909 at William Jewell College. 32% of students receive Pell Grants.
William Jewell College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for William graduates is $24,498, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $260 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $23,901 at William—still $11,884 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
