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
710
25th
540
75th
610
25th
510
75th
31
25th
20
75th
26
25th
18
75th
29
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Selective

53%

acceptance rate

Accepted 277
Declined 240
Total Received 517
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Private

3,291

undergraduate students

2,371

graduate students

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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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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,662
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
710
25th
540
75th
610
25th
510
75th
31
25th
20
75th
26
25th
18
75th
29
25th
20

Admissions Facts

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

Selective

53%

acceptance rate

Accepted 277
Declined 240
Total Received 517

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

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

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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 yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes 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/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/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 Education yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General 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
Technical Teacher Education yes 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

5,662

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

58%

3,291
students

Female
66%
2,164

Male
34%
1,127

42%

2,371
students

Female
70%
1,657

Male
30%
714

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

52%

1,706
students

Female
68%
1,160

Male
32%
546

48%

1,585
students

Female
63%
1,004

Male
37%
581

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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