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William Woods University

Fulton, MOPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$26,569
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.3K
Students
Small campus body
$39,265
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

William Woods University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Fulton, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,410
Earnings 5yr: $92,544
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,045
Earnings 5yr: $76,725
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,378
Earnings 5yr: $47,164
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,853
Earnings 5yr: $65,009
Debt: $24,812
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,486
Earnings 5yr: $49,725
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,841
Earnings 5yr: $48,743
Debt: $25,545
American Sign Language.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,889
Earnings 5yr: $44,471
Debt: $25,287
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,534
Earnings 5yr: $44,591
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,336
Earnings 5yr: $45,051
Debt: N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,757
Earnings 5yr: $34,516
Debt: $26,406
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$26,569
In-State Tuition$30,340
Out-of-State Tuition$30,340
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

35%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,265
+8% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,401

Completion Signals

47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
58%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,425
Est. Monthly Payment
$156/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
20%
Avg Family Income
$64,608
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