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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MSPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
William Carey University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Hattiesburg, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences29% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $211,199
Earnings 5yr: $235,689
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,063
Earnings 5yr: $116,810
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,903
Earnings 5yr: $109,095
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,147
Earnings 5yr: $94,936
Debt: $31,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,328
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,978
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,524
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,432
Earnings 5yr: $59,868
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,194
Earnings 5yr: $46,341
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,866
Earnings 5yr: $41,833
Debt: $24,249
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,430
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,729
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,152
Earnings 5yr: $36,152
Debt: $22,916
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,598
Earnings 5yr: $40,560
Debt: $18,770
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,151
Earnings 5yr: $45,479
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,822
Earnings 5yr: $40,427
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,389
Earnings 5yr: $37,882
Debt: $20,754
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,325
Earnings 5yr: $34,413
Debt: $32,693
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,634
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,187
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,258
In-State Tuition$15,480
Out-of-State Tuition$15,480
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,639
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,087
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,796
Est. Monthly Payment
$171/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
31%
Men69%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 31% men and 69% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$36,198
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