William Woods University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	667
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Fulton, Missouri, William Woods University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

William Woods University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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 10-to-1, William Woods University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at William Woods University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at William Woods University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,730

Cost of attendance at William Woods University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,730

Cost of attendance at William Woods 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.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at William Woods University received on average $18,761 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.

$18,761

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	56	35%	$4,750	$265,999
Other Federal Grant	56	35%	$5,237	$293,249
State Grant/Scholarships	44	28%	$1,973	$86,827
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	156	99%	$16,445	$2,565,365
Total Grant & Scholarships	157	99%	$18,761	$2,945,441

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Woods 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 Woods University students is 55.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.9%.

55.0%

African American 80.0% 4 students
white 60.1% 89 students
hispanic 66.7% 4 students
International Students 46.1% 6 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball American Midwest Conference
Basketball American Midwest Conference
Track and Cross Country American Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

William Woods University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Woods 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

Weekend/evening classes
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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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