William Woods University
tuition & fees
$30,340
graduate tuition & fees
$14,661
acceptance rate
71%
Student Population
2,046
online students
1,104
Number of Programs
56
Financial Aid Amount
$19,652
Graduation Rate
47%
William Woods University is a Private, 4 years college located in Fulton, Missouri. WWU ranked 342nd in National Universities and 22nd in Missouri Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,046 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. WWU's acceptance rate is 70.96% last year (undergraduate school).
William Woods University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of William Woods University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | One University Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251-2388 |
| Phone | 800-995-3159 |
| WEB | https://www.williamwoods.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.williamwoods.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.williamwoods.edu/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.williamwoods.edu/cost-and-aid/undergraduate-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.williamwoods.edu/cost-and-aid/tuition-and-fees/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.williamwoods.edu/admissions/active-military-and-veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.williamwoods.edu/faculty_and_staff/institutional_research/disclosure.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.williamwoods.edu/student-experience/undergraduate-student-experience/student-services/accessibility-resources/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of William Woods University is 70.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.56%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70.96 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.56 % |
Tuition & Fees
WWU's 2025 tuition & fees is $30,340 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.13% compared to the last year's rate ($28,860).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,661. The graduate tuition increased by 6.24% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $30,340 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,661 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,046 students have enrolled at WWU (2024-2025). Among them, 1,104 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WWU has 1,342 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 704 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,046 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,342 |
| Graduate Students | 704 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,104 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WWU offers 56 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 11 out of the 56 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WWU
| Number of programs | 56 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 11 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |