WJC SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 980–1260 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: 1120
• 75th Percentile: 1260 (indicating that 25% of admitted students score at or above this level)

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are not strictly required at William Jewell College (WJC); the college has adopted a test-optional policy for many applicants.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, alongside GPA, essays, and extracurriculars, rather than strict thresholds.
• WJC practices superscoring for SAT scores, meaning the highest section scores from multiple test dates are combined for the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered to demonstrate academic readiness, especially for test-optional applicants.
• For competitive admission to William Jewell College, prospective students should aim for an SAT score near or above the 75th percentile (1260) to strengthen their application.