William Carey Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 60.29%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1150. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $15,480
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at William Carey:
- Total Enrollment: 5,321, including 1,850 online students
- 3,052 Undergraduate, 2,269 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.6% men, 67.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 34%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 82 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 39 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 44 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
William Carey Overview
William Carey University (William Carey) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hattiesburg, MS. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The William Carey's tuition & fees is $15,480 for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,504.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,321 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
William Carey's acceptance rate is 60.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 48.32%. The median SAT score is 1150 and the ACT score is 22.
William Carey ranked 1st in Mississippi Colleges rankings. William Carey University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of William Carey University is $15,480. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,880.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,318 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,138.
| Undergraduate | $15,480 |
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| Graduate | $11,880 |
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| Undergraduate | $16,318 |
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| Graduate | $11,138 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
William Carey University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at William Carey
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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