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William Carey University

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Hattiesburg, MS

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Located in Hattiesburg, MS, William Carey University is a private small school with roughly 2,201 undergraduates. William Carey University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 60%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $82,147/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate60%
SAT range1040–1290
ACT range19–25
Undergrads2,201
Yield (admits who enroll)64%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$29,651
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$43,087

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans25%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out54%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$46,598/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,866/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$61,978/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,389/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,147/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$51,430/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$47,152/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$38,325/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity800
Typical room charge$3,450
Typical board charge$3,510

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is William Carey University's acceptance rate?

William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS admits approximately 60% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for William Carey University?

Admitted students at William Carey University typically score between 1040–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for William Carey University?

Admitted students at William Carey University typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does William Carey University cost?

William Carey University's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,651 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does William Carey University require students to live on campus?

No -- William Carey University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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