William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri, founded in 1849 by Missouri Baptists and named after philanthropist William Jewell. Located between Kansas City and rural countryside, it emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and meaningful lives through 40+ majors on a historic campus featuring Jewell Hall. Highlights include small classes, NCAA Division III Cardinals athletics, high placement rates, and innovative programs like the Oxbridge Honors track.

State

Missouri

Student Population

1,100

Acceptance Rate

44%

GPA Range

3.4-3.9

SAT Range

970-1250

Common Majors

Business, nursing, education, biology, psychology

"Jewell's Cardinal family fosters thoughtful community on our picturesque hilltop campus. Off-campus, KC concerts and rural trails refresh; students love tiny classes, prof mentorship, D3 games, Oxbridge seminars, leadership retreats, internships, and transformative culture building critical thinkers for meaningful lives."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$22,160

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

76-78

Men's Team Notes

William Jewell men’s golf averaged about 297 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 74 per player, across 31 counted rounds. The team posted several low‑rounds in the 60s and 70s, claimed tournament wins, and remained competitive in tightly packed, multi‑round events.

Women's Team Notes

William Jewell women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team turned in solid multi‑round totals, remained competitive in mid‑level fields, and showed improving low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ian Barnes

Women's Coach

Ian Barnes

Men's Email

barnesi@william.jewell.edu

Women's Email

barnesi@william.jewell.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Ian Barnes joined William Jewell in August 2025 as head men's golf coach after serving on Central Missouri's staff since his 2021 graduation from their program. A Mules alum, he steps into his first head role as the Cardinals' 16th men's coach, guiding GLVC competition including the Arch Cup, KC Cup, and conference championships from Liberty, Missouri.

Women's Coach Bio

Named William Jewell's seventh head women's golf coach in August 2025, Ian Barnes brings Central Missouri coaching experience post-2021 playing career. He leads the Cardinals through GLVC events like Midwest Collegiate and Lewis University invites, supported by assistants Becky Crosby and Bob Cole. Barnes focuses on program growth in competitive Midwest DII golf.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

William Jewell men’s golf averaged about 297 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 74 per player, across 31 counted rounds. The team posted several low‑rounds in the 60s and 70s, claimed tournament wins, and remained competitive in tightly packed, multi‑round events.

Women's Team Notes

William Jewell women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team turned in solid multi‑round totals, remained competitive in mid‑level fields, and showed improving low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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