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William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Overview

Student Population
5,738
William Carey University overview
Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Online wmcarey.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Baptist
William Carey University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, William Carey University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 470 prospective students applied, and 270 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 153 enrolled in the school.  3,547 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,191 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $13,050 plus fees of $1,050. William Carey University is ranked 409 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
6/10
Value

William Carey University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for William Carey University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
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SAT 980/1320
ACT 21/29
Estimated GPA 3.46
Applications Accepted
57.4% 
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Applications Due Jul 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$13,050
Costs for William Carey University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,900
Other Fees$1,050
Room and Board $7,247
Budget for Other Expenses$6,070
Total One Year Cost$29,317

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,900 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by William Carey University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 24%
Education 17%
Psychology 16%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
Business 10%

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