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William Carey University

Acceptance Rate 53.58 %
SAT Average 1,130
Tuition & Fees $14,685
Student Population 5,662
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,513

Academic Overview

William Carey University Campus, Hattiesburg, MS
William Carey University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
William Carey University is affiliated with Baptist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $14,685 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,672.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,662 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 53.58% and the graduation rate is 41% last year.
The salary after graduation from William Carey University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, William Carey's tuition & fees is $14,685. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $12,672.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$14,685
Graduate$12,672
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at William Carey. The acceptance rate of William Carey is 53.58% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 64.26%. The average graduation rate is 41% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,513 and 53% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,662 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for William Carey University is 53.58 %.
Acceptance Rate
53.58%
Graduation Rate for William Carey University is 41 %
Graduation Rate
41%
Retention Rate for William Carey University is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for William Carey University is 5,662
Student Population
5,662
Student to Faculty Ratio for William Carey University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,513 at William Carey University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,513

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone601-318-6051
WEBhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/page/apply-to-carey
Financial Aidhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/Office/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://wmcarey.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/page/va-information
Athletichttps://www.wmcarey.edu/
Disability Servicehttps://www.wmcarey.edu/Office/disability-services

Offered Degrees

William Carey offers 78 major programs through online and on-site education where 24 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's374
Master's3419
Doctorate (Research)41
Doctorate (Practical)30

Special Learning Opportunities

William Carey University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:800)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,510)

Veterans Benefits

William Carey University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges