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/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://wmcarey.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/military-affairs
Athletichttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/institutional-effectiveness/student-achievement
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 60.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 48.32%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate60.29 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)48.32 %
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Tuition & Fees

William Carey's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,480 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.41% compared to the last year's rate ($14,685).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,880. The graduate tuition decreased by -6.25% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$15,480
Graduate Tuition & Fees$11,880
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 5,321 students have enrolled at William Carey (2024-2025). Among them, 1,850 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. William Carey has 3,052 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,269 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,321
Undergraduate Students3,052
Graduate Students2,269
Online Enrollment1,850
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

William Carey offers 82 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 39 out of the 82 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 programs82 Programs
Number of online programs39 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
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Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔