School Information

23.7
Total Enrollment 3,248
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

William Carey University

http://www.wmcarey.edu
498 Tuscan Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401-5499
(601) 318-6051

The mission of William Carey University is to provide quality liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community. The individual student is encouraged to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. The university collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals to affirm its Baptist heritage and namesake - William Carey.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Other degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At William Carey University, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,204), and 88% receive loans ($11,244 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,920. Off campus it is around $4,920.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending William Carey University is $12,802 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 465 people applied to William Carey University. Of the applicants, 93.0% were admitted (95.0% male & 92.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (43.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 2,090 undergraduate students at William Carey University, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (55.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 54.0% of the 1,158 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     24.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     48.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (601) 318-6103
Admissions Office Address 498 Tuscan Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.wmcarey.edu/Admissions/UndergraduateAdmissions/252/RequirementsforTrans.shtm
Admissions Website http://www.wmcarey.edu/Admissions/AdmissionsHomeContent/414/WilliamCareyUniversi.shtm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wmcarey.edu
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to William Carey University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
William Carey University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 25 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 53 97
Business Administration and Management, General 53 97
Communication, journalism, and related programs 10
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Journalism 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 6
Education 104 319
Art Teacher Education 0 0
Biology Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 28
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 6
Elementary Education and Teaching 86 148
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11 15
Mathematics Teacher Education 1 0
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 105
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 3 9
English language and literature/letters 6
English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 100 12
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1
Music Therapy/Therapist 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 98 12
History 3
History, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 59
General Studies 59
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Gerontology 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 12
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 12
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, Other 2
Psychology 61 24
Counseling Psychology 10
Developmental and Child Psychology 11
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2
Psychology, General 61
Psychology, Other 0
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology 1
Social sciences 8
Social Sciences, General 8
Theology and religious vocations 10 4
Bible/Biblical Studies 10
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 4
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual and performing arts 18
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 11
Music Performance, General 3
Music, General 0
 
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