William Carey University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3548 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #988 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #920 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #2 of 2 | In Hattiesburg |
| #390 of 1,054 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 3,291
- Graduates
- 2,371
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wmcarey.edu
William Carey University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
William Carey University has an acceptance rate of 54% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 58% | 51% |
| Applicants | 517 | 180 | 337 |
| Admissions | 277 | 105 | 172 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 177 | 78 | 99 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,514 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,241 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in William Carey University are 1050-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in William Carey University are 20-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3288 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1580 (28%) |
| Asian | 277 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 214 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 168 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Carey University is $15,271 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,210 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,881 |
| $48-75K | $14,313 |
| $75-110K | $16,415 |
| $110K+ | $19,562 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,500 | $12,312 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,500 | $12,312 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,500 | $12,312 |
| Fee in-district | $1,185 | $360 |
| Fee in-state | $1,185 | $360 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,185 | $360 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,960 |
| Room charge | $3,450 |
| Meal charge | $3,510 |
William Carey University majors
William Carey University has granted 607 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 638 master's across 28 programs, and 206 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Carey University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 171 | 31 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 132 | 44 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 145 | 13 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 120 | ||
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 83 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 29 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 45 | ||
| Pharmacy | 45 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | 27 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 41 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 39 | ||
| General Studies | 35 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 26 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 9 | 11 | |
| Nursing Education | 19 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 14 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 13 | ||
| Christian Studies | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | 1 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | 2 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 7 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 4 | ||
| Music Technology | 3 | 1 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 607 | 638 | 206 |
William Carey University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 35% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Carey University has published 2,921 scientific papers with 20,822 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Business, Economics, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Finance, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 |
| 1995 | 5 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 | 3 |
| 1997 | 10 | 15 |
| 1998 | 18 | 25 |
| 1999 | 14 | 38 |
| 2000 | 23 | 68 |
| 2001 | 27 | 74 |
| 2002 | 43 | 107 |
| 2003 | 83 | 146 |
| 2004 | 47 | 121 |
| 2005 | 50 | 229 |
| 2006 | 52 | 171 |
| 2007 | 56 | 276 |
| 2008 | 74 | 374 |
| 2009 | 92 | 350 |
| 2010 | 107 | 488 |
| 2011 | 127 | 577 |
| 2012 | 180 | 720 |
| 2013 | 127 | 723 |
| 2014 | 126 | 784 |
| 2015 | 143 | 976 |
| 2016 | 115 | 983 |
| 2017 | 170 | 1040 |
| 2018 | 178 | 1132 |
| 2019 | 169 | 1348 |
| 2020 | 248 | 1914 |
| 2021 | 191 | 2227 |
| 2022 | 180 | 2606 |
| 2023 | 206 | 2786 |
Notable alumni
-
Chris McDaniel
- Enrolled in William Carey University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerradio personality
- Biography
-
Christopher Brian McDaniel is an American attorney, talk radio host, perennial candidate for statewide office, and far-right politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate from 2008 to 2024.
-
Michael Parker
- Enrolled in William Carey University
- In 1970 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianbusinesspersonlobbyist
- Biography
-
Paul Michael Parker is an American businessman and politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi. From 1989 to 1999, he served five terms in Congress as a member of the Democratic Party and, later, the Republican Party.
-
Larkin I. Smith
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Larkin Irvin Smith was an American Congressman from Mississippi serving for seven months until he was killed in a plane crash in Perry County, Mississippi in 1989.
-
Dan Jennings
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Daniel Ray Jennings is an American professional baseball manager and executive. He is the former manager and general manager of the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He served as a scout in MLB beginning in 1986 and was the manager of the Marlins from May until the end of the 2015 season. He works in scouting for the Washington Nationals.
-
Richard C. Vinci
- Enrolled in William Carey University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in chemistry
- Occupations
- military personneldentist
- Biography
-
Richard C. Vinci is a retired United States Navy rear admiral. He served as the 35th Chief of the United States Navy Dental Corps. He retired in July 2011, after 42 years of naval service. Admiral Vinci is a member of the International College of Dentists, Academy of Operative Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Board of Operative Dentistry, and the American College of Dentists.
General info
| Alternative names | WCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Motto | Expect Great Things From God; Attempt Great Things For God. |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 573 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 710 William Carey Parkway Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 6013186051 |