William Carey University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Quick Facts
1,818
Total Enrollment
58%
Acceptance Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
$37,639
Median Earnings (6yr)
$14,685
In-State Tuition
$17,052
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1120
Avg SAT Score
About William Carey University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 710 William Carey Parkway |
| City | Hattiesburg, MS |
| ZIP Code | 39401 |
| County | Forrest County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Ben Burnett (President Chief Executive Officer)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,818 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 33% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 59.7% |
| Black | 28.0% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 23.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 9.8% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 460 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$14,685
In-State Tuition
$14,685
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,846
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,052
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 25% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 25% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 25% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $20,832 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,796 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $34,291 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 54% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$37,639
6 Years After
$41,079
8 Years After
$43,087
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $21,335 | 75th percentile: $55,663
Earnings by Family Income Background
$32,049
Low Income
$41,087
Middle Income
$44,853
High Income
Student Outcomes
80%
Full-Time Retention
100%
Part-Time Retention
41%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,124
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$12,626
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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