Applying to William Carey

Acceptance RateSAT Median
53.58% 1,130
William Carey University's acceptance rate is 53.58% for 2023 admission. A total of 517 students applied and 277 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
William Carey's acceptance rate places 5th out of 16 Mississippi colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,130 and the ACT score is 24 at William Carey. William Carey's SAT score ranks 5th out of 10 Mississippi colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to William Carey, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of William Carey University is 53.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 64.26%. 180 men and 337 women applied to William Carey and 105 men and 172 women students were accepted.
Among them, 78 men and 100 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at William Carey.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at William Carey
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants51718033700
Admitted27710517200
Enrolled1787810000
Acceptance Rate 53.58%58.33%51.04%--
Yield 64.26%74.29%58.14%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
William Carey University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 6 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 156 students (88%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at William Carey.
The median SAT score is 1,130 with 560 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 710 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 20 at William Carey. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at William Carey University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at William Carey
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total105011301320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540560710
SAT Math510570610
ACT Composite202429
ACT Math182226
ACT English202431
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
William Carey University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 178 first-year students enrolled in William Carey. The proportion of full-time students is 99.44% and part-time students is 0.56%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.82% and women students is 56.18%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at William Carey.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at William Carey
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1787810000
Full-time177789900
Part-time10100
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at William Carey. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply William Carey University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
William Carey Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of William Carey University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to William Carey.
Admission Information for Applying to William Carey
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/page/apply-to-carey
Calendar SystemTrimester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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