William Jewell College: what international applicants need

What are William Jewell College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

William Jewell College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is William Jewell College's acceptance rate?

38.4% for students who started in fall 2024: William Jewell College admitted 740 of its 1,929 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does William Jewell College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. William Jewell College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for William Jewell College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 540–640 in Math and 540–630 in Reading and Writing (5% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is William Jewell College's application fee for international students?

William Jewell College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does William Jewell College accept?

William Jewell College lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does William Jewell College accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests William Jewell College lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does William Jewell College require?

William Jewell College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does William Jewell College require the Common App personal essay?

No. William Jewell College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does William Jewell College have?

52 of William Jewell College's 924 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does William Jewell College cost for international students?

William Jewell College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $20,610, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $11,320. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,880 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source