William Carey University
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$13,500
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About William Carey University
William Carey University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,337, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,500.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
57% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1320
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
50%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
59%
Black
28%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
1%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
68%
Socio-economic diversity
40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
24
Total Online Enrollment
2,883
Percent of Programs Online
73% On-campus
27% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 12% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 43% online
Doctorate 33% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $13,500 | $13,500 |
Graduate | $11,875 | $11,875 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,900 |
On-campus room and board | $7,247 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,070 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $3,323 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,070 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,070 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $28,717 | $28,717 |
Off-campus without family | $24,793 | $24,793 |
Off-campus with family | $21,470 | $21,470 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
47%
State Grant Aid
42%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Archery
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
19Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
22Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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