William Carey University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

58.0%

Acceptance Rate

1,818

Undergrads

$17,052

Net Price / Year

40.8%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About William Carey University

William Carey University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Hattiesburg, MS. The school enrolls approximately 5,321 students. With an acceptance rate of 58.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,321

Men 1,734

Women 3,587

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 24.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 78%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

American Osteopathic Association,... National Association of Schools of... American Physical Therapy... Southern Association of Colleges and... Southern Association of Colleges and... Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Admissions Data

58.0%

Acceptance Rate

841

Applications

245

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

540

690

SAT Math

500

600

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	841	507	245	60.3%
2022	517	277	178	53.6%
2020	758	419	201	55.3%
2018	607	412	168	67.9%
2016	825	421	189	51.0%

Costs & Financial Aid

$17,052

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

24.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

40.8%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

44 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.	165	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	107	N/A	N/A
Medicine.	104	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	94	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	85	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	57	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	57	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	56	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	51	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	46	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	42	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	40	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	28	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	25	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	24	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	23	N/A	N/A
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.	22	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	21	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	17	N/A	N/A
Education, Other.	17	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	16	N/A	N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	15	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	15	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	14	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	10	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	9	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	7	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	7	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	7	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	6	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	6	N/A	N/A
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Music.	4	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	4	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	4	N/A	N/A
Religious/Sacred Music.	4	N/A	N/A
History.	3	N/A	N/A
Religious/Sacred Music.	3	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	2	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$7,934,408

Total Athletics Expenses

$7,934,408

Total Athletics Revenue

309

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Soccer	Coed	75	$1,232,815	$1,241,616	N/A
Basketball	Coed	39	$1,100,078	$1,060,133	N/A
Baseball	Men	40	$1,061,666	$1,045,714	N/A
Golf	Coed	20	$563,391	$576,588	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	46	$518,161	$518,020	N/A
Softball	Women	18	$517,285	$521,549	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	46	$506,375	$506,234	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$447,671	$442,607	N/A
Tennis	Coed	18	$435,160	$469,745	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	12	$264,618	$264,618	N/A
Archery	Coed	25	$220,459	$221,343	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	17	$181,367	$180,879	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Motor Vehicle Theft	3
Aggravated Assault	2
Rape	2
Robbery	1