William Carey University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	789
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, William Carey University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

William Carey University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, William Carey University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

William Carey University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,100

Cost of attendance at William Carey University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,100

Cost of attendance at William Carey University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at William Carey University received on average $12,216 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,216

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	70	40%	$4,730	$331,115
Other Federal Grant	82	47%	$4,616	$378,547
State Grant/Scholarships	73	42%	$2,651	$193,498
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	168	97%	$9,175	$1,541,318
Total Grant & Scholarships	173	100%	$12,216	$2,113,363

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Carey University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William Carey University students is 60.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.6%.

60.3%

African American 49.0% 24 students
white 65.1% 99 students
hispanic 60.0% 3 students
International Students 68.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Southern States Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern States Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

William Carey University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Carey University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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