William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$21,570

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
460
75th
580
25th
420
75th
28
25th
19
75th
25
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 331
Declined 240
Total Received 571
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Enrollment

3,113

undergraduate students

2,335

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1906, William Carey University is a private, four-year, religiously affiliated university that offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including those in business, education, and nursing. It is located on a 64-acre campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi—85 miles southeast of Jackson.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,448
Established in 1906
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

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120-acre campus in Hattiesburg (population: 46,377), 85 miles from Jackson; branch campuses in Gulfport and New Orleans. Served by air and train.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

William Carey University
710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS
39401-5499

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
460
75th
580
25th
420
75th
28
25th
19
75th
25
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 331
Declined 240
Total Received 571

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 601 318-6153
F: 601 318-6154
financialaid@wmcarey.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Archery yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, flag football, Frisbee golf, dodgeball, kickball, laser tag, skating, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Christian Studies yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Health Professions Education yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes yes
History, General yes yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Learning Sciences yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music Technology yes yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes yes
School Psychology yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Youth Ministry yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,448

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

57%

3,113
students

Female
63%
1,960

Male
37%
1,153

43%

2,335
students

Female
68%
1,590

Male
32%
745

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

57%

1,780
students

Female
65%
1,158

Male
35%
622

43%

1,333
students

Female
60%
802

Male
40%
531

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Transfer Enrollment

386

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

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