The mission of William Jewell is:

• To provide students a liberal arts education of superior quality.
  
• To serve communities beyond the campus educationally, culturally, and socially.
  
• To be an institution loyal to the ideals of Christ, demonstrating a Christian philosophy for the whole of life, and expressing the Missouri Baptist heritage which is the foundation of the college.
  

On a day-to-day basis, we find the college's formal mission statement is reflected informally in many aspects of campus life:

• William Jewell College is committed to upholding rigorous academic standards and meeting the highest of quality in classroom instruction, campus facilities and student life.
  
• William Jewell College best serves the student who is seriously committed to the concepts of responsible citizenship and servant leadership.
  
• William Jewell College believes that learning and service make their greatest impact when informed and inspired by an active Christian faith.
  
• William Jewell College values diversity and celebrates the engagement of multiple perspectives on important issues.
  
• William Jewell College affirms the historical Baptist tradition that encourages personal spiritual exploration in an environment of free inquiry.
  
• William Jewell College seeks to build character and reinforce bonds of mutual responsibility while discouraging harmful behaviors or self-destructive lifestyles.
  
• William Jewell College promotes educational and cultural enrichment, as well as intellectual growth, by providing broad opportunities to connect the classroom with the world beyond.
  
• William Jewell College takes pride in nurturing meaningful personal relationships that will serve as the basis for lifelong attachments and friendships.