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William Carey University Teaching Programs

William Carey University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hattiesburg, MS. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

William Carey University Rankings

William Carey University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 40	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#215 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1407 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is William Carey University?

Get in touch with William Carey University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone:	6013186051
Website:	www.wmcarey.edu/
Admissions:	www.wmcarey.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.wmcarey.edu/office/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into William Carey University?

You can apply to William Carey University online at: https://www.wmcarey.edu/apply

William Carey University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for William Carey University

This is what William Carey University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into William Carey University?

William Carey University has an acceptance rate of 60%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 48% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 93% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at William Carey University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 690. Math scores were between 500 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1040 to 1290. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at William Carey University ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at William Carey University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	254	171	67%
Women	587	336	57%

Can I Afford William Carey University?

The average net price after aid at William Carey University is $17,052. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,250
In-State Fees	$1,230
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,250
Out-of-State Fees	$1,230
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,480
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,480

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 7% of students at William Carey University receive some form of financial aid (203 students).

About 53% of students at William Carey University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,504 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,860.

Student Loan Debt

25% of William Carey University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,829 per year.

William Carey University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,902 students enrolled at William Carey University. William Carey University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,818 undergraduate students at William Carey University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of William Carey University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	501
Hispanic	61
White	1,078
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	87

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at William Carey University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	143
Louisiana	23
Alabama	14
Florida	7
Tennessee	4

Additionally, approximately 4.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

William Carey University Graduate Student Diversity

2,335 of William Carey University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at William Carey University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of William Carey University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	245
Black or African American	628
Hispanic	44
White	1,225
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	126

Online Learning at William Carey University

William Carey University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,080 undergraduate students at William Carey University took at least one online class — of those, 823 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 231 students took at least one online class and 1,027 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at William Carey University

Below are the teaching majors are available at William Carey University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	92	152	—	244
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	117	42	159
Special Education and Teaching	—	95	—	95
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	66	21	1	88
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	9	—	9
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at William Carey University

William Carey University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

William Carey University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.