William Woods University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fulton, MO

$24,830

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 2,153, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 44 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,830.

Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

64% 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.

Test scores Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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2k

Students Enrolled

41%

Online Student Enrollment

9:1

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

82%

Unknown

5%

Black

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

30% 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

14

Total Online Enrollment

876

Student Location Breakout

41% 59%

Percent of Programs Online

75% On-campus

25% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate 50% online

Bachelor's 14% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 78% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,611
State Grant Aid $2,065
Institution Grant Aid $14,591
Pell Grant Aid $4,373

Financial Outlook

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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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.