School Summary

William Carey University


General Information:

Founded in 1906, William Carey University is seated on 110 acres located in Forrest county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 19:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

710 William Carey Parkway

Hattiesburg, MS
39401
For more information call: 601 318-6051. This school has a website at https://www.wmcarey.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.wmcarey.edu


Application Fee: $40
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Immunization proof
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $7,605.00 $7,605.00
Fees $1,050.00 $1,050.00
Total $8,655.00 $8,655.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wmcarey.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Basketball, Soccer, Softball


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,127
Female 2,164
Total 3,291


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,127
Female 2,164
Total 3,291

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 28%
Hispanic 2%
Native American 0%
White 60%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 55%
At Least 25 Years Old 45%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 89%
Out Of State 11%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 50.0913                                           Music Technology
  • 30.2301                                           Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 30.1101                                           Gerontology
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 38.0203                                           Christian Studies
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 39.0701                                           Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1319                                           Technical Teacher Education
  • 13.1331                                           Speech Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 51.2305                                           Music Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.0707                                           Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • 39.0702                                           Youth Ministry
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 40.0599                                           Chemistry, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 50.0799                                           Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • 31.0599                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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