A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at William Jewell College are mostly White with a small Multiracial population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 3% more male students than female students enrolled at William Jewell College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, William Jewell College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
433
|
| Women |
420
|
William Jewell College serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179955 IPEDS survey data for William Jewell College.