<p>William Jewell is a private college in Liberty, Mo., with a long history of cultivating thought leaders and innovators who have pursued meaningful lives throughout the world. Founded as a Baptist college, the College is proud of its rich history and heritage, and today are an independent, four-year college.</p><p>Today, Jewell sits at the edge of both urban and rural landscapes. In one direction lie rolling hills and Midwestern countryside, reminiscent of the College’s rustic beginnings. From another vantage, the Kansas City skyline graces the horizon. The College's prime location in a thriving metropolis means rich cultural offerings for its students, while Jewell’s partnerships with Kansas City corporations, entrepreneurs and alumni yield internships, mentors, research programs, dynamic lecturers and career possibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Jewell has been called “the campus of achievement” in recognition of students’ prestigious scholarships and fellowships, placement in the country’s finest graduate schools and contributions to their professions and communities beyond The Hill. Recognition is an outcome of Jewell’s investment in students, inspiring them to become lifelong learners, teaching them to think critically, challenging them to ask tough questions, encouraging them to pursue spiritual development, engaging them in the world and preparing them for lives of leading and serving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why William Jewell College</strong></p><ul><li><u>Campus</u>:&nbsp;Perfectly situated between downtown Kansas City and Missouri's rural countryside, Jewell takes pride in the history, and the beauty, of its campus. Jewell Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places, and every building has a story to tell.</li><li><u>Athletics</u>: The&nbsp;Cardinals compete in 26 varsity sports and 23 sports at the NCAA Division II level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.</li><li><u>America's Best Colleges</u>:&nbsp;Jewell is consistently ranked for value and academics by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Washington Monthly, Money, U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance.</li><li><u>Jewell's Partnership with KC</u>:&nbsp;Business leaders and alumni can vouch for ways William Jewell College is indispensable in cultivating critical thinkers and engaged citizens for the Kansas City region.</li><li><u>Affordable and Accessible</u>: At Jewell, 98% of students receive financial aid. Scholarships range from $500 to 100% of tuition, room and board and need-based grants are available too. It's easy to see why Jewell students graduate with below-average debt.</li></ul>