William Jewell College
About
William Jewell College is a private liberal arts institution located in Liberty, Missouri, renowned for its focus on critical thinking and standout programs in nursing, business, education, and the health sciences. The college sets itself apart with its prestigious Oxbridge Honors Program—which incorporates one-on-one Oxford-style tutorials and a year studying in the UK—as well as guaranteed funding through Journey Grants for student-designed research, internships, and global travel. Campus life centers around a close-knit community atop "The Hill" that balances NCAA Division II athletics and active student organizations with seamless access to the professional opportunities of the greater Kansas City area.
Wikipedia:William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1849 by members of the Missouri Baptist Convention and endowed with $10,000 by William Jewell. It was associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention for over 150 years until it separated in 2003 and became independent. After becoming a nonsectarian institution, the college's enrollment fell by approximately 40% to 739 students in 2018. Jewell is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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William Jewell College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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