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William Carey University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Mississippi

William Carey University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
60.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹14,54,067Out-of-state
Students
2,201Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

60.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 25.3%–95.3%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 57.97%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 58% (331/571; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

60 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 571
Offered a place 331
Enrolled 204

61.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1040-1290
4001600
ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹22,70,712 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹14,54,067
  • Housing₹7,60,286
  • Books & supplies₹56,359
Sticker price ₹22,70,712
After aid (average) ₹13,39,282

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹14,54,067
Out-of-state ₹14,54,067

Average aid awarded: ₹14,43,265 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.9%
Retention
59.8%
Graduation

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 56%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic 2.9%
Unknown 2.3%
Asian 1%
Native American 0.4%
Multiracial 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate60.29%
Total Applicants571
Admitted Applicants331
Enrolled Applicants204
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1040
SAT Composite 75th %1290
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹14,54,067
Out-of-State Tuition₹14,54,067
Average Housing Cost₹7,60,286
Books & Supplies₹56,359
Average Net Price₹13,39,282
Average Aid Awarded₹14,43,265

Student Body Diversity

African American31.35%
Asian1.04%
Hispanic2.86%
White56.02%
Multiracial0.05%
Native American0.41%
Pacific Islander0.00
International6%
Unknown Race2.27%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate59.78%
Retention Rate77.94%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates2201

Contact

Street Address710 William Carey Pkwy
ZIP Code39401
Phone(601) 318-6051
Websitehttps://www.wmcarey.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/