William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

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Acceptance Rate

58%

Enrollment

1,818

Graduation Rate

41%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,087

Retention Rate

80%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)880–1200

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)20–27

136

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,685

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,685

Avg Net Price

$17,052

Room & Board

$7,599

Total COA

$30,846

Median Debt

$20,832

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$15,423

$30,001–48,000

$16,219

$48,001–75,000

$15,717

$75,001–110,000

$18,865

$110,001+

$19,800

Pell Grant Rate: 25%

Federal Loan Rate: 25%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$22,284

Estimated Net Price$17,052 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

41%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,087

Retention Rate

80%

Median Debt

$20,832

Top Programs

Health Professions

33.8%

Education

23.9%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

8.3%

Business & Marketing

7.8%

Biology

7.4%

Psychology

5.7%

English

2.5%

Visual & Performing Arts

2.1%

Interdisciplinary Studies

1.8%

Criminal Justice

1.8%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	94	$62,497
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	57	—
Biology, General	57	$35,132
Business Administration, Management and Operations	51	$34,119
Psychology, General	46	$26,038
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	42	$36,698
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	40	$28,094
Criminal Justice and Corrections	17	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	16	—
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	15	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	14	—
English Language and Literature, General	12	$29,960
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	10	—
Communication and Media Studies	7	—
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	7	—