William Carey University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at William Carey University was $11,676. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at William Carey University

William Carey University net price calculator

$11,676

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average	$13,768
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of William Carey University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,676	$3,158 (21%)	$8,321	$9,873	$12,247	$12,277	$14,869
2021	$14,834	$4,437 (43%)	$15,534	$15,444	$13,484	$10,384	$16,034
2020	$10,397	$6,703 (39%)	$14,367	$14,417	$11,583	$9,267	$15,142
2019	$17,100	$807 (5%)	$19,760	$19,485	$18,910	$14,785	$20,275
2018	$16,293	$1,576 (11%)	$18,940	$18,790	$18,119	$13,340	$19,365
2017	$14,717	$309 (2%)	$18,128	$18,481	$17,516	$12,460	$18,630
2016	$15,026	$214 (1%)	$17,384	$18,359	$16,847	$10,197	$17,719
2015	$14,812	$276 (2%)	$17,321	$18,426	$17,341	$9,566	$17,981
2014	$14,536	--	$16,428	$17,547	$16,369	$8,064	$14,095

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of William Carey University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,393	$586 (2%)	$14,100	$9,393	$1,900
2021	$24,807	$1,168 (5%)	$13,650	$9,957	$1,200
2020	$23,639	$945 (4%)	$12,750	$9,689	$1,200
2019	$22,694	$5,258 (19%)	$12,600	$9,444	$650
2018	$27,952	$967 (4%)	$12,300	$12,352	$3,300
2017	$26,985	$885 (3%)	$11,700	$11,985	$3,300
2016	$26,100	$600 (2%)	$11,700	$11,550	$2,850
2015	$25,500	No change	$11,400	$11,250	$2,850
2014	$25,500	$600 (2%)	$10,800	$11,850	$2,850
2013	$24,900	--	$10,350	$11,700	$2,850

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does William Carey University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 789 dormitories available to its students at $3,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at William Carey University is $383 per month.
Does William Carey University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at William Carey University for one academic year is $3,300, which works out to $367 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: William Carey University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, William Carey University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $6,070

If living off-campus, with family: $6,070

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,070
How much is William Carey University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: William Carey University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

William Carey University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$435	$475
For out-of-state students	$435	$475

Housing and Meal

William Carey University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at William Carey University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,300	$3,450	N/A	20	789
2021	$3,240	$3,300	N/A	20	899
2020	$3,060	$3,000	N/A	20	899
2019	$3,060	$3,000	N/A	20	899
2018	$3,060	$3,162	N/A	20	738
2017	$2,985	$2,830	N/A	20	838
2016	$2,910	$2,830	N/A	20	840

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by William Carey University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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