School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of William Carey University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone601-318-6051
WEBhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/page/apply-to-carey
Financial Aidhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/Office/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://wmcarey.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/page/va-information
Disability Servicehttps://www.wmcarey.edu/Office/disability-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of William Carey University is 53.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 64.26%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $40 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate53.58 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)64.26 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$40
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Tuition & Fees

William Carey's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,685 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($14,685).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,672. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$14,685
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,672
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 5,662 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,241 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. William Carey has 3,291 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,371 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,662
Undergraduate Students3,291
Graduate Students2,371
Online Enrollment1,241
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

William Carey offers 78 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 24 out of the 78 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by William Carey
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs78 Programs
Number of online programs24 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔