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William Carey University

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS · City · 2,201 students
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$14,258
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$43,087
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
60%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

William Carey University is a private, Christian institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, best known for its mission-driven education and top-tier professional programs, particularly within its highly respected School of Nursing and College of Osteopathic Medicine. The campus culture is defined by a supportive, faith-integrated community where students participate in vibrant campus ministries, competitive NAIA athletics, and close-knit student organizations. Distinctively, the university operates on a unique trimester schedule that allows students to accelerate their degree completion, while remaining recognized as one of the most affordable private universities in the region.

Wikipedia:William Carey University is a private Christian university in Mississippi, United States. The institution is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The main campus is in Hattiesburg and a second campus is in the Tradition community north of Biloxi. The school gained official university status in 2006.

Location
Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
107 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$15,480
Housing & food (on campus)$8,094
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$29,651
Average net price$14,258
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$15,480
Housing & food (on campus)$8,094
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$29,651
Average net price$14,258
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,224
$30–48k
$12,411
$48–75k
$15,320
$75–110k
$18,436
$110k+
$19,701
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 20% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,639
10 yrs after entry$43,087
Debt
Median at graduation$20,832
Monthly payment$221
Middle 50% owe$7.4k–$25k
90th percentile$34,291
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
60%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1122
R 540–690 · M 500–600
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 19–25 · E 19–26 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1290
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 31%Women 69%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$24,691
Independent
49%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
3%
Black
31%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,639
After 10 yrs
$43,087
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing149
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods112
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness47
Business Administration, Management and Operations44
Biology, General42
Health and Medical Administrative Services40
Psychology, General32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19
English Language and Literature, General14
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies10
Criminal Justice and Corrections10
Religion/Religious Studies9
Music8
Social Sciences, General5
Communication and Media Studies4
Education, General4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$42M
Full-time faculty
57%
Faculty salary
$8,123/mo
Teaching spend
$12,293
per student
Federal loans
25%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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