About
Located in Fulton, Missouri, William Woods University is a close-knit institution best known for its nationally recognized Equestrian Studies program—the first in the nation to grant a four-year degree in equestrian science—alongside strong applied programs in American Sign Language interpreting, education, and business. Campus culture is vibrant and community-oriented, offering a supportive environment where students stay involved through competitive NAIA athletics, Greek life, and hands-on professional experiences. A hallmark of the university is the innovative LEAD (Leadership, Education, Achieving, Developing) program, which awards substantial annual tuition reductions to full-time residential students simply for participating in campus cultural, academic, and athletic events.
Wikipedia:William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1870, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Expanding its mission to address the need for graduate and adult-oriented programs, the institution became known as William Woods University in 1993. It began offering graduate degrees and admitting men as well as women into all of its programs. It enrolled 1,681 students in 2021.
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Essay prompts
If William Woods University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.
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Student Body
Varsity sports
- BaseballMen's
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- BowlingMen's · Women's
- FootballMen's
- GolfMen's · Women's
- LacrosseMen's
- Other SportsWomen's · Co-ed
- SoccerMen's · Women's
- SoftballWomen's
- TennisMen's · Women's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)Men's · Women's
- VolleyballWomen's
- WrestlingMen's · Women's
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