Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
William Carey University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hattiesburg, MS.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
William Carey University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

60% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 841 applied, 507 accepted, and 245 enrolled in William Carey.
95 men and 150 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,150 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,150 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1150 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total104011501290
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540610690
Math500540600
ACT Score
Composite192225
Math172125
English192226
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $15,480 for undergraduate programs and $11,880 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.41% compared to last year at William Carey University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,635 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $15,365.
For freshmen, 169 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $13,564.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,321 students enrolled William Carey in 2025.
By gender, 1,734 men and 3,587 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,052 undergraduate and 2,269 graduate students.
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82 Major Programs

  • 39 programs through online
  • 44 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of William Carey is 60% and the transfer-out rate is 34%.
The retention rate is 78% for full-time and 78% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-out Rate
34%
Retention Rate
78%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 522 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for William Carey and the average faculty salary is $71,723. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 875 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $51,616.
Number of Faculties
522
Average Faculty Salary
$71,723
Number of Staffs
875
Average Staff Salary
$51,616

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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