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  • 4 Year
  • HATTIESBURG, MS
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William Carey University

#3 in Best Christian Colleges in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A minus
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      A minus
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A
    William Carey is a highly rated private, Baptist university located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,945 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the William Carey acceptance rate is 55%. Popular majors include Nursing, Elementary Education, and Psychology. Graduating 53% of students, William Carey alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,400.
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    710 WILLIAM CAREY PARKWAY
    HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
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    WCU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1050-1330
    ACT Range
    20-27
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    indigo.wmcarey.edu/prospects/application

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,834 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,520 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      145 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      86 Graduates
    • Psychology
      51 Graduates
    • Biology
      50 Graduates
    • Business
      48 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      43 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      40 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      25 Graduates
    • Health Professions
      17 Graduates
    • Music Teacher Education
      11 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      30%
    • On Campus
      53%
    • Online
      16%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,945 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,288
    Undergrads Over 25
    25%
    Pell Grant
    38%
    Varsity Athletes
    18%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $34,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    53%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
    National
    83%
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