William Jewell College Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
2%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

William Jewell College has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.2%(544)
Hispanic
11.3%(94)
African American
8.0%(67)
Asian
2.3%(19)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
9.8%(82)
Unknown
2.2%(18)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment892
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

William Jewell College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

William Jewell College has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.1%(442)
Women
48.5%(420)
Other
0.4%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men442

50% of total enrollment

Women420

47% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

William Jewell College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(16)
18-19
38.0%(330)
20-21
43.7%(379)
22-24
13.6%(118)
25+
2.9%(25)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
33.3%(6)
25+
66.7%(12)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

William Jewell College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.0%(158)
Out-of-State
28.8%(66)
International
2.2%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State158

69% of student body

Out-of-State66

29% of student body

International5

2% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age