William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small )

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,156 • Total: 7,130

Academic Calendar

Trimester

Address

710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS
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Website

https://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

40.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

31.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

80.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

20.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$22,998

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $13,500

Room & Board

$1,899

Books & Supplies

$7,599

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$15,423
$30,001-48,000	$16,219
$48,001-75,000	$15,717
$75,001-110,000	$18,865
$110,001+	$19,800

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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