William Woods University

William Woods University Overview

William Woods University is a private, religious school in the small town setting of Fulton, Missouri. The Woods was founded in 1870 and enrolls 882 undergrads and no graduate students. The Woods offers housing for up to 770 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to The Woods for Fall 2023 is December 1.

Student Activities at The Woods

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of The Woods's theater groups.

Interested in Greek life? The Woods has fraternities and sororities.

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

2022 The Woods Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	11%
Tuition	$26,500
Percent of Need Met	70%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$19,080

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Is The Woods a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what The Woods offers and if the college seems like the right college for you.

The Woods Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into The Woods. Around 75% of applicants get into The Woods each year. Out of 892 applications received in 2022, 668 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at The Woods

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

Around 72% of students who start at The Woods return for their second year of college. 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 The Woods Graduates

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

Check with The Woods directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

William Woods University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of William Woods University's endowment was $18.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, The Woods spends about $4,911 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at The Woods

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.

The Woods meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $19,080 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $33,704 per student, not including those with no debt. 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 financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at The Woods.

Based on this information, is The Woods the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is The Woods a good school for you?

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Where is William Woods University Located?

The Woods is located in the small town setting of Fulton, Missouri, less than an hour from St. Louis and Kansas City.

If you are interested in seeing The Woods for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 54 to Fulton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lambert International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what The Woods and Fulton are like without leaving home.

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