William Carey University

William Carey University Overview

William Carey University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Hattiesburg, MS. William Carey University was founded in 1906 and enrolls 3,233 undergrads and no graduate students. William Carey University provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at William Carey University!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of William Carey University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? William Carey University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

William Carey University does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? William Carey University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at William Carey University on the Student Life page.

2022 William Carey University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Trimester
Overall Acceptance Rate	93%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	20%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$15,000

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Is William Carey University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what William Carey University offers and if the school could be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for William Carey University

It is moderately difficult to get into William Carey University. William Carey University admitted 93% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 465 students applied to William Carey University and 432 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at William Carey University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 74% of students who start at William Carey University return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook William Carey University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from William Carey University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with William Carey University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at William Carey University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

First-year students that attend William Carey University full-time are awarded $15,000 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $17,500 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at William Carey University.

Based on this information, is William Carey University the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is William Carey University a good school for you?

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Where is William Carey University?

William Carey University is located in the small town setting of Hattiesburg, MS, less than an hour from New Orleans.

If you are interested in seeing William Carey University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Hattiesburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, New Orleans International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what William Carey University and Hattiesburg are like without leaving home.

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