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William Carey University is a small, four-year, primarily nonresidential, private not-for-profit school with 2,970 students enrolled. This postsecondary institution was founded in 1906 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

William Carey University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and other degree are available at William Carey University.

The most popular concentrations at William Carey University are Business, Management, and Psychology.

William Carey University deploys a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 40 disciplines including General Studies, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, and Psychology.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at William Carey University is fair at 75% (well above Mississippi average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at William Carey University is low - 42%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at William Carey University is reasonable - 34:1.

Tuition and Loans

If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for William Carey University is 002447. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is very easy to obtain a loan at William Carey University, as 83% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $2,600.

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, around $9,300 per year. The additional fees at William Carey University beyond tuition are approximately $500, which comes to $9,800 per year.

Admissions Information

William Carey University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

As reported in recent government data, 482 applications were submitted and 433 were accepted (90%); so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at William Carey University is $30.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; also, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to this school.

The graduate application fee is $25.00.

If you want to request more details about applying to William Carey University, call the school's general information office at (601) 318-5051 or check William Carey University Website.

Opportunities and Services

William Carey University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at William Carey University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

William Carey University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is low -- about $1,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at William Carey University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime numbers, William Carey University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Hattiesburg. Other cities to get an education from around William Carey University are Ellisville, Laurel, Poplarville, Perkinston, and Bogalusa.

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William Carey University Location and Maps

Post Address: William Carey University, 498 Tuscan Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401-5499, USA
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