William Woods University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5526 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1549 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1465 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 2 | In Fulton |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 791
- Graduates
- 717
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 61% and is among the top 23% 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 | 61% | 59% | 68% |
| Applicants | 1,487 | 410 | 839 |
| Admissions | 914 | 241 | 568 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 211 | 63 | 148 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
290 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
606 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 | 1155 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 112 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 83 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 64 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (2%) |
| Asian | 12 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Woods University is $23,363 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 | $20,196 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,801 |
| $48-75K | $22,505 |
| $75-110K | $25,501 |
| $110K+ | $27,974 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,500 | $13,992 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,500 | $13,992 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,500 | $13,992 |
| Fee in-district | $980 | |
| Fee in-state | $980 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 741 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,450 |
| Room charge | $5,350 |
| Meal charge | $5,100 |
William Woods University majors
William Woods University has granted 225 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 410 master's across 7 programs, and 61 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 | 107 | 61 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | 70 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 110 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 63 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 56 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 27 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | |||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 13 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Psychology, General | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 4 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | |||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 2 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Graphic Design | 1 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 225 | 410 | 61 |
William Woods University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 40% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Woods University has published 124 scientific papers with 2,218 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Library and Information science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 2 | 16 |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 |
| 1999 | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 |
| 2002 | 5 | 20 |
| 2003 | 0 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1 | 31 |
| 2005 | 0 | 18 |
| 2006 | 4 | 26 |
| 2007 | 8 | 26 |
| 2008 | 9 | 34 |
| 2009 | 7 | 64 |
| 2010 | 11 | 60 |
| 2011 | 7 | 101 |
| 2012 | 1 | 111 |
| 2013 | 1 | 104 |
| 2014 | 4 | 117 |
| 2015 | 2 | 133 |
| 2016 | 3 | 116 |
| 2017 | 2 | 130 |
| 2018 | 1 | 142 |
| 2019 | 2 | 162 |
| 2020 | 5 | 121 |
| 2021 | 6 | 155 |
| 2022 | 3 | 148 |
| 2023 | 4 | 191 |
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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Carol Bartz
- Occupations
- business executivebusinessperson
- 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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Helen Stephens
- Occupations
- baseball playersprinterbasketball player
- Biography
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Helen Herring Stephens was an American athlete and a double Olympic champion in 1936.
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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 | 235 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Avenue Fulton, Missouri, 65251-2388 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 8009953195 |