William Woods University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fulton, MO

$25,000

Avg tuition

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About William Woods University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

William Woods University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Fulton, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 882, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,000.

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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.

63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$9,990
On-campus other expenses	$6,562
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,050
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$6,750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$6,750

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$42,852	$42,852
Off-campus without family	$40,100	$40,100
Off-campus with family	$33,050	$33,050

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Equestrian/Equine Studies
	Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Management Information Systems, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Social Science Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Biology Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Superintendency and Educational System Administration
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Education, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	American Sign Language (ASL)
	Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Athletic Training/Trainer
10	History
	History, General
11	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
14	Psychology
	Psychology, General
15	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
16	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
17	Visual And Performing Arts
	Graphic Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General

William Woods University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About William Woods University

Rankings

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.