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William Carey University
William Carey University is a medium, private institution located in Hattiesburg, ms. Founded in 1906, William Carey University offers undergraduate degrees in 60 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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3,113 undergraduates
$14,685 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
58.0%
SAT score average
1120
ACT score average
21
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$40
Key deadlines
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! William Carey University is known for one of its top majors: Educational Administration and Supervision. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Popular majors
Educational Administration and Supervision
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Medicine
Special Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Biology, General
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$14,685
Additional expenses
Room & board
$7,599
Books & supplies
$1,899
Other expenses
$6,885
Cost of attendance*
$31,068
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$14,685
Additional expenses
Room & board
$7,599
Books & supplies
$1,899
Other expenses
$6,885
Cost of attendance*
$31,068
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? William Carey University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,113, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.
Total enrollment
5,448Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
60%
African American %
26%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
7%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about William Carey University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is William Carey University?
William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, ms.
What is the acceptance rate at William Carey University?
The acceptance rate for William Carey University is 58%.
What’s the average GPA for William Carey University?
The average high school GPA for William Carey University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at William Carey University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at William Carey University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $124,272.
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