C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

William Carey University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

🌐 https://www.wmcarey.edu/

Outcomes

65/100

Affordability

47/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

B+

80/100

Prestige

45/100

Quick Stats

5,448

Total Enrollment

41%

Graduation Rate

80%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

58%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where William Carey University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities

of 4 schools

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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities

of 2 schools

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

of 15 schools

#11

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

of 36 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$13,500	$13,500
Room	$3,450
Board	$3,810
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$31,068	$31,068

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

33%

Receive Pell Grants

22%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Elementary Education and Teaching 158 grads/yr Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy 152 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 126 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 120 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 86 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 58 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 52 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 46 grads/yr Pharmacy 40 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38 grads/yr Psychology, General 31 grads/yr Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 30 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 29 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 28 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 26 grads/yr General Studies 26 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 21 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 16 grads/yr Nursing Education 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from William Carey University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Family medicine physicians

$238k/yr 116,000 jobs

General internal medicine physicians

$236k/yr 73,200 jobs

Pediatricians, general

Anesthesiologists

Cardiologists

Dermatologists

Student Demographics

5,448

Total Students

65%

Women

69%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Hispanic 2%

Black 26%

Asian 5%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%

Hybrid (Some Online) 22%

Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 69%

25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at William Carey University?

William Carey University has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend William Carey University?

Tuition at William Carey University is $13,500 for in-state students and $13,500 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at William Carey University?

The graduation rate at William Carey University is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is William Carey University a good school?

William Carey University has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend William Carey University?

William Carey University has a total enrollment of 5,448 students.

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