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William Carey UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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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$12,750
Avg tuition
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William Carey University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,040, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,750.
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$12,750
Avg tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
55% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
100% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Acceptance Rate 55%
Retention Rate (High Retention Rate) 100%
Graduation Rate 47%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1180
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-28
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1180
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-28
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards66%
Female Student Population
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
5k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
64%
Black
25%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
Unknown
2%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Socio-Economic Diversity
41% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
40%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
41%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.