William Woods University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5980 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1654 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1568 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 2 | In Fulton |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,342
- Graduates
- 704
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.williamwoods.edu
William Woods University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
William Woods University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 66% | 76% |
| Applicants | 1,567 | 711 | 833 |
| Admissions | 1,112 | 468 | 631 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 126 | 134 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
390 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,104 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 | 1303 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 274 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 158 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 149 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 46 (2%) |
| Asian | 20 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Woods University is $27,092 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 | $24,014 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,967 |
| $48-75K | $24,218 |
| $75-110K | $29,491 |
| $110K+ | $29,428 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,100 | $14,661 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,100 | $14,661 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,100 | $14,661 |
| Fee in-district | $1,240 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,240 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 750 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,050 |
| Room charge | $5,894 |
| Meal charge | $7,156 |
William Woods University majors
William Woods University has granted 178 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 187 master's across 8 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Woods University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 56 | 58 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 33 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 38 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 36 | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 26 | |||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 20 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 20 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Psychology, General | 10 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 8 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | |||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 4 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Social Work | 3 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Communication, General | 2 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| General Studies | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 178 | 187 | 58 |
William Woods University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 34% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Woods University has published 110 scientific papers with 1,998 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 2 | 17 |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 |
| 1999 | 0 | 16 |
| 2000 | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 | 3 | 23 |
| 2003 | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 30 |
| 2005 | 0 | 27 |
| 2006 | 3 | 26 |
| 2007 | 2 | 19 |
| 2008 | 1 | 22 |
| 2009 | 1 | 30 |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 |
| 2011 | 3 | 33 |
| 2012 | 2 | 53 |
| 2013 | 3 | 54 |
| 2014 | 4 | 53 |
| 2015 | 3 | 80 |
| 2016 | 3 | 89 |
| 2017 | 2 | 104 |
| 2018 | 4 | 96 |
| 2019 | 2 | 137 |
| 2020 | 5 | 107 |
| 2021 | 10 | 157 |
| 2022 | 3 | 155 |
| 2023 | 5 | 197 |
| 2024 | 6 | 173 |
| 2025 | 2 | 145 |
Notable alumni
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Gina Loudon
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Gina Loudon known as Dr. Gina, is a conservative media personality. She was a member of the 2020 Donald Trump campaign's media advisory board and the co-chair of Women for Trump 2020. She is a member at Mar-a-Lago and the current face of Citizen Voters Inc.
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Helen Stephens
- Occupations
- baseball playerbasketball playersprinter
- Biography
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Helen Herring Stephens was an American athlete and a double Olympic champion in 1936.
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Carol Bartz
- Occupations
- businesspersonbusiness executive
- Biography
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Carol Ann Bartz is an American business executive, former president and CEO of the internet services company Yahoo!, and former chairman, president, and CEO at architectural and engineering design software company Autodesk.
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Jan Meyers
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Janice Lenore Meyers was an American Republican party politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kansas.
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Luann Ridgeway
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Luann Ridgeway is an attorney who served in several elected government offices. A Republican, she served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives elected in 1992 and serving through 2002 and Missouri Senate elected in 2004 and serving through 2012. Ridgeway served as the Eastern District Commissioner of Clay County, Missouri, elected 2012 through 2020. She announced she would not run for reelection in 2020 and returned to private life in 2021.
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Shelley Keeney
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Shelley Keeney is a former state representative from the U.S. state of Missouri having served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. She represented Missouri's 145th Legislative District, which consists of all of Bollinger County, Madison County, and the southern portion of Perry County, Missouri. She is a member of the Republican Party.
General info
| Alternative names | WWU William Woods The Woods |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Motto | Amor Vincit Omnia Love Conquers All |
| Colors | forest green, maroon |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 255 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Avenue Fulton, Missouri, 65251-2388 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 8009953159 |