William Jewell College

What William Jewell College does

William Jewell College is a private, nonprofit liberal arts college founded in 1849 and located in Liberty, Missouri, approximately 15 miles from downtown Kansas City. The institution enrolls a residential undergraduate population of roughly 1,300-1,700 students alongside a growing graduate cohort of approximately 200 students (targeting 300+ by August 2025), producing 332 graduates in May 2025 across undergraduate and master's programs. Core academic offerings span a four-year liberal arts core curriculum (Applied Critical Thought & Inquiry), the Jewell Critical Thinkers seven-attribute framework, and professional programs in Nursing (four-year, three-year, twelve-month accelerated, and transfer tracks), Civil Engineering, Business, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Music. The college maintains clinical affiliations with Mayo Clinic, Children's Mercy Hospital, St. Luke's Health System, University of Kansas Medical Center, Liberty Hospital, Truman Medical Center, and North Kansas City Hospital, and operates the first internationally endorsed nursing simulation center in Missouri and Kansas.

The college generated approximately 99% placement of alumni in employment or graduate school within six months, and its nursing program recorded a 100% NCLEX pass rate for three consecutive years (2023-2025). Recent product expansion includes an Entrepreneurial MBA — described as the first of its kind in the country — and an online M.S.Ed. in Transformative Teaching and Learning, both launched in 2025 under the $25 million Reimagine Jewell campaign. The institution also secured a five-year, $1.99 million federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant in 2025 to expand support for underrepresented students.

Revenue is derived primarily from undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees (recurring subscription-style billing on an annual cycle), private donations and foundation gifts, and federal grants. Notable 2025 fundraising included $9 million against the Reimagine Jewell campaign goal in four months, with major gifts from the Pillsbury Foundation ($2 million) and the William T. Kemper Foundation ($1.2 million). The college employs 251-500 staff and faculty and is led by an independent Board of Trustees chaired by Bill Gautreaux '85, with Dr. Drew Van Horn appointed as interim president effective August 2025 following a transition in which Dr. Kelli Schutte served as acting president. Recent structural changes include a five-division academic realignment that achieved approximately $7 million in expense reductions.

Name

William Jewell College

Legal name

William Jewell College

Website

https://jewell.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

William Jewell College is a private nonprofit liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business, engineering, data science, and education to roughly 1,500 residential and 200+ graduate students.

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Product category

Higher Education / Liberal Arts Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA), Great Books/Core Curriculum Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAM)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate nursing programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Higher education services
• Professional healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition for traditional four-year and three-year nursing programs, including room and board
2. Graduate Program Tuition: Revenue from new master's programs including entrepreneurial MBA and M.S.Ed. track with nearly 200 students currently enrolled
3. Private Donations and Foundation Grants: Reimagine Jewell Initiative campaign raised $9 million in first phase; major gifts from alumni and foundations including $2 million from Pillsbury Foundation
4. Federal Title III Grant: $1.99 million five-year federal grant from U.S. Department of Education's Title III, Part A, Strengthening Institutions Program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs on a residential campus in Liberty, Missouri. Its core offerings span a four-year liberal arts core curriculum, professional majors including nursing (four-year, three-year, accelerated 12-month, and transfer tracks), cybersecurity, data science, civil engineering, business, and music, plus graduate programs in an entrepreneurial MBA and an online M.S.Ed. in Transformative Teaching and Learning. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, supplemented by donations and federal grants.

Product overview

William Jewell College is a private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college provides a traditional four-year liberal arts education alongside professional programs including Nursing (with 4-year, 3-year, accelerated 12-month, and transfer tracks), Civil Engineering, Business, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Music. Graduate offerings include an entrepreneurial MBA (the first of its kind in the country) and an online M.S.Ed. in Transformative Teaching and Learning. The college supports students through a core curriculum emphasizing critical thinking (Applied Critical Thought & Inquiry), a Four-Year Graduation Guarantee, global study abroad programs, esports, and the Harriman-Jewell performing arts series. The Nursing program includes state-of-the-art simulation labs and maintains a 100% NCLEX pass rate for three consecutive years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional B.S.N. 4-Year Program A four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with clinical rotations beginning sophomore year, providing over 650 hours of clinical, simulation, and laboratory experience with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. Designed for incoming first-year students pursuing a registered nursing career.
• 3-Year B.S.N. Program An accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing track covering the same curriculum as the four-year program, including clinical rotations. Designed for students with AP credits or dual-enrollment coursework seeking faster degree completion.
• Accelerated Track Nursing (12-month) A 12-month accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree. Available in-person or hybrid format with a May start date.
• Transfer Nursing Program A transfer nursing track for students with previously completed coursework or partially completed degrees, folding students into the four-year or three-year class based on their academic standing. Spring and fall entry points are offered.
• Cybersecurity Program A cybersecurity major led by an executive security leader and veteran of the CIA, Tesla, and Uber. Offers experience at a cybersecurity firm and a CISM certification upon graduation.
• Data Science Program A data science major focusing on business analytics, economic analytics, and math and modeling. The data science role has been named the No. 1 job in America by Glassdoor.
• Civil Engineering Program An environmental-focused civil engineering program preparing students to solve issues like renewable energy, water purification, public health, and pollution.
• Business Programs Business programs covering marketing, sports management, economics, finance, accounting, and entrepreneurial ventures through the Mathes Innovation Center.
• Music Program Vocal and instrumental music programs with audition-based scholarships, regional and national touring, and cathedral tours to England and Scotland every three years.
• Entrepreneurial MBA An entrepreneurial MBA — the first of its kind in the country — offered through new partnerships. Part of the Reimagine Jewell initiative and aimed at working professionals seeking graduate business education.
• Online M.S.Ed. (Master's in Transformative Teaching and Learning) A Master's in Transformative Teaching and Learning designed for educators who want to deepen their impact. Offered online as part of new partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of alumni employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Resurrection Liberty (United Methodist Church)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024United Methodist Church leases space on Jewell's campus, holding Sunday services in Gano Chapel. Partnership supports Center for Faith and Culture and Christian Fellows Program through internships, mission trips, education, worship, music and church leadership.
• Children's Mercy HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor clinical affiliation for nursing program providing clinical rotation opportunities for nursing students in pediatric and specialized healthcare settings in Kansas City region.
• University of Kansas Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site for nursing students providing exposure to academic medical center and specialized healthcare training opportunities.
• St. Luke's Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-hospital health system partnership providing diverse clinical experiences across the Kansas City metro area including home health services.
• Liberty HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partnership for nursing clinical rotations and Summer Nursing Camp collaboration for high school students exploring healthcare careers.
• Truman Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical affiliation providing exposure to safety-net hospital and trauma center settings for nursing student training.
• North Kansas City HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity hospital partnership providing diverse clinical rotation opportunities for nursing students.
• Village Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith community partner for Center for Faith and Culture offering personal flourishing courses taught by local pastors on campus and at the church location.
• Grace and Holy Trinity CathedralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner congregation hosting The City Come Again Christmas service and worship opportunities for Jewell community.
• Second Baptist Church of LibertyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partnership for ecumenical campus ministry and Center for Faith and Culture initiatives.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxbridge Honors Program allowing select students to study at University of Oxford. Students have studied abroad at Oxford and participate in Oxbridge-specific curriculum tracks.
• Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNCAA Division II athletic conference membership. Board of Trustees reaffirmed continued GLVC membership following comprehensive Athletics Task Force review.
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for baccalaureate nursing program at William Jewell College, located in Washington, DC.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rockhurst University: Private Jesuit liberal arts and professional university located in Kansas City, MO. Directly comparable to William Jewell as a Midwestern private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in a similar Kansas City metro footprint.
• Avila University: Catholic-sponsored private liberal arts university in Kansas City, MO. Comparable small private liberal arts institution serving similar undergraduate markets in the same Kansas City geography as William Jewell.
• Park University: Private nonprofit university headquartered in Parkville, MO (Kansas City metro), offering liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs with strong online enrollment. Comparable as a private Missouri institution expanding graduate and online offerings in the same region.
• Baker University: Private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts university in Baldwin City, KS. Comparable as a small private Midwestern liberal arts college with a strong nursing program and similar tuition-driven revenue model.
• Drury University: Private liberal arts university in Springfield, MO, historically affiliated with the United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ. Comparable as a Missouri-based private liberal arts institution with similar undergraduate program structure and historical denominational ties.
• Culver-Stockton College: Private liberal arts college in Canton, MO affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Comparable as a small Midwest private liberal arts college serving a similar residential undergraduate market.
• Westminster College (Missouri): Private liberal arts college in Fulton, MO, historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Comparable as a small Missouri private liberal arts college with similar size and residential liberal arts model.
• Missouri Valley College: Private liberal arts college in Marshall, MO with Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation. Comparable as a small Missouri private liberal arts institution offering similar undergraduate programs and competing in the same regional recruitment pool.
• Central Methodist University: Private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts university in Fayette, MO. Comparable as a small Missouri private liberal arts institution with similar denominational heritage and undergraduate/graduate program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Lindenwood University: Larger private university in St. Charles, MO offering liberal arts undergraduate programs alongside a much broader portfolio of professional and graduate programs. Comparable as a Missouri private institution competing for similar students but with significantly greater scale and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments4 records

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