William Carey University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About William Carey University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
William Carey University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,113, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,500.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile20-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile880-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
6k
Students enrolled
51%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
60%
Unknown
2%
Black
26%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
0%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
33% 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
38
Total Online Enrollment
2,766
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.51% online, 49% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
52% On-campus
48% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's14% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's82% online
Doctorate63% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| Graduate | $12,312 | $12,312 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,899 |
| On-campus room and board | $7,599 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,885 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,599 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,885 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,885 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $29,883 | $29,883 |
| Off-campus without family | $29,883 | $29,883 |
| Off-campus with family | $22,284 | $22,284 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
43%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debtafter graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Archery
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Beach Volleyball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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