William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,156 • Total: 7,130

Academic Calendar

Trimester

Address

710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS
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Website

www.wmcarey.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,444 (34.7%) • Female: 2,712 (65.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	62	1.5%
Black/African American	1,080	26.0%
Hispanic/Latino	123	3.0%
White	2,574	61.9%
Two or More Races	36	0.9%
International	146	3.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

58.0%

331 admitted from 571 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 460-620
Math: 420-580
Total: 880-1200

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-27

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/05/2026
RD:	01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

40.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

32.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

80.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

20.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$22,944

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $14,250

Room & Board

$8,094

Books & Supplies

$600

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,224
$30,001-48,000	$12,411
$48,001-75,000	$15,320
$75,001-110,000	$18,436
$110,001+	$19,701

Students Receiving Pell Grants

50%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$17,192

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (9)

Archery Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (11)

Archery Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

In-State Awards

$400-$10,100/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$400-$10,100/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000 total

7 automatic scholarships (25 total)

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Common questions about William Carey University

What is William Carey University's acceptance rate?

William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants, from 571 applications.

How much does William Carey University cost?

Tuition and fees are $14,250. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,224 on average after aid.

Does William Carey University require SAT or ACT scores?

William Carey University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for William Carey University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

What is William Carey University's graduation rate?

41% of students graduate within six years.