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William Carey University

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS · City · 2,201 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
107 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$29,651
Avg net price
$14,258
Room & board
$8,094
Tuition
$15,480
Books & supplies
$600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,224
$30–48k
$12,411
$48–75k
$15,320
$75–110k
$18,436
$110k+
$19,701
Admissions
Admit rate
60%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1122
Reading 540690
Math 500600
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 1925
English 1926
Math 1725
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
4-yr on-time completion
45%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,639
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,087
Median debt
$20,832
Monthly loan payment
$221
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,363$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,291
Student Body
Men 31%Women 69%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$24,691
Independent students
49%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
3%
Black
31%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,639
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$42M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
57%
Avg faculty salary
$8,123/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,293
Federal loan rate
25%

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