William Jewell College

William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri. The college was founded in 1849 by the Missouri Baptist Convention. This affiliation continued until the college separated in 2003. It is now an independent college and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Over 40 academic programs are offered, along with 10 pre-professional programs. The college has received numerous recognitions in recent years, including rankings number 155 in the nation for best academic value in 2015. In 2013, the college completed construction on the Pryor Learning Commons. This 26,000 square foot facility houses a variety of innovation studios, along with a coffee shop, touchscreen televisions, a 3D printer, and a live Twitter wall.

The college offers three BSN programs that are accredited by the CCNE. There is a traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN program. When enrolled in the traditional BSN program, students will begin their clinical placements at local clinics and through training at a simulation lab. The clinical learning begins during the second semester of the sophomore year and includes over 800 hours of experience. The program is designed to be completed in four years. However, the school also offers a three-year plan for students that want to start their career sooner.

Updated on: 08 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

12-month
program stars: January and May (begin in late May and graduate the following May; begin in January and graduate the following January)
In-person instruction and clinicals only; no online delivery for nursing coursework
Full-time day schedule; classes and clinical rotations occur during daytime hours

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (degree must be completed before program start)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (GPA may be calculated on entire academic record or on last three years of college attendance, whichever is higher)
Grade of B- or better on first attempt for each prerequisite course; nursing courses (e.g., Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology) require B- or better on first attempt
Science prerequisites with lab must be completed within the last 10 years; nursing courses must be completed within the last 5 years; psychology has no time limit

Entrance Exams

One of the following admissions exams is required: Kaplan Admissions Exam, TEAS, or HESI
Local applicants may register for the Kaplan exam proctored on campus (fee applies)
HESI and TEAS scores at or above national average are preferred; preference given to a successful first attempt within the last two years

Prerequisites

Required courses: Basic Psychology; Pathophysiology; Nutrition; Microbiology with lab; Chemistry with lab; Anatomy with lab; Physiology with lab; college-level math; college-level written communication
William Jewell course equivalents listed (e.g., PSY 101, NUR 221, NUR 211, BMS 126/L, CHE 113/L, BMS 243/L, BMS 250/L)
Each prerequisite must be completed with a B- or better on first attempt

Deadlines

Final application deadline for May start: March 1 (year before May start)
Final application deadline for January start: November 1 (year before January start)
Applications accepted for January and May cohorts

Application

Apply to William Jewell College via NursingCAS (application and NursingCAS materials referenced)
Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions
One reference letter (if not previously submitted to NursingCAS)
Involvement/resume (maximum two pages)
Admissions exam score report and personal essay/application essays

Cost & Financial Aid

Accelerated BSN tuition (2025-2026): $39,500
Liberty Hospital + William Jewell Partnership: $9,000 in scholarships from William Jewell upon acceptance to the partnership; $15,000 from Liberty Hospital ($5,000 per year for three years) contingent on employment at Liberty Hospital for three years after graduation

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical rotations occur at sites in the Kansas City region, including hospitals, home health, public schools, county health, senior care, and mental health settings
Typical student completes clinical rotations at 8–10 different locations; rotations may include pediatric centers, rural hospitals and level 1 trauma centers
NCLEX preparatory components: predictor exams, content review program, NCLEX live review, and a designated NCLEX Success Coordinator

Credit Transfer

Prerequisite courses may be completed at other colleges; applicants must request official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of Admission for verification by the Office of the Registrar

Contacts

Allie Foltz, Nursing Student Liaison (contact method listed on program pages)
Office address: 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068
Student Financial Services: Curry Hall, first floor; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday