William Woods University

William Woods University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Fulton, Missouri. The Woods was founded in 1870 and now enrolls around 2,281 students a year, including 958 undergrads. The Woods provides on-campus 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.

There are many ways for students to get involved at The Woods! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of The Woods's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? The Woods students can .

Excited for 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.

Learn more about life at The Woods on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to The Woods for Fall 2022 is December 1.

2021 The Woods Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	75%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	11%
Tuition	$25,750

Is The Woods a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what The Woods offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

The Woods Acceptance Rate 2021

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 2021, 668 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at The Woods

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

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at The Woods, around 72% are still enrolled the next year. Around 59% of students who started at The Woods earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook The Woods Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

The Woods'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. The Woods's endowment was valued at $18.5 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $4,911 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at The Woods

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. First-year students that attend The Woods full-time are awarded $19,080 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $33,704 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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 The Woods. Based on this information, how does The Woods sound? Remember, the best school 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 want to see The Woods for yourself, 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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