Washington Monthly ranks Jewell in top 10% for impact on the public good
08/27/2024
Of 1,565 four-year colleges in the country*, Washington Monthly ranked William Jewell College in the top 10 percent of the 223 Bachelor’s Colleges** for its impact on the public good. Jewell came in at No. 21.
In its 2024 College Guide and Rankings released on Aug. 27, Washington Monthly ranked schools in three categories: research (faculty and students), social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income and first-generation students), and opportunities for public service. William Jewell College was in the Bachelor’s division of colleges and universities that award mostly four-year degrees focused on arts and sciences. Of the 223 top Bachelor’s Colleges, here's how Jewell ranked:
- No. 7: student and faculty research (top 3%)
- No. 7: graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D. (top 3%)
- No. 8: students who serve in AmeriCorps and Peace Corps
- No. 20: graduation rate
- No. 21: overall ranking for Contributing to the Public Good
Among nearly 400 top colleges in all categories in the Midwest, Jewell was named to the 2024 Best Bang for the Buck list, ranking in the top third for value. Washington Monthly selects these schools based on “how well they help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.”
*Read more about the 2024 Washington Monthly rankings and methodology.
**Review Jewell (No. 21) and all Bachelor’s College results table.