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William Carey University

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Acceptance Rate 60.29 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $15,480
Student Population 5,321
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $15,365

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 2025 tuition & fees is $15,480 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,880.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,321 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 60.29% and the graduation rate is 60% 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.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, William Carey's tuition & fees is $15,480. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $11,880.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$15,480
Graduate$11,880
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at William Carey. The acceptance rate of William Carey is 60.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 48.32%. The average graduation rate is 60% and the transfer-out rate is 34%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $15,365 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,321 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for William Carey University is 60.29 %.
Acceptance Rate
60.29%
Graduation Rate for William Carey University is 60 %
Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-out Rate for William Carey University is 34 %
Transfer-out Rate
34%
Retention Rate for William Carey University is 78 %
Retention Rate
78%
Student Population for William Carey University is 5,321
Student Population
5,321
Student to Faculty Ratio for William Carey University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $15,365 at William Carey University.
Financial Aid Amount
$15,365

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 82 major programs through online and on-site education where 39 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's386
Master's3426
Doctorate (Research)66
Doctorate (Practical)30
Doctorate (Other)11

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✔
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