About William Carey University

Founded in 1906, William Carey University. is a Private college. Located in Mississippi, which is a city setting in Mississippi, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,808 full time undergraduate students, and 1,811 full time graduate students.

The William Carey University Academic calendar runs on a Trimester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 139 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at William Carey University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate51%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range860-1070
ACT Range21-27

Admissions at WCU are considered Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 23 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at William Carey University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
88%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
83%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
50%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
43%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
57%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
88%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
83%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
50%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
43%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
57%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

William Carey University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    19 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    22 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    26 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    26 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    26 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    25 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    26 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of William Carey University?

8 Students rated William Carey University

Jalyn - 01/29/2019

William Carey is a great school that is dedicated to the success of their students. The professors are willing to help the students outside of the classroom to help them better themselves and prepare for the workforce. Financially, the university is willing to work with each student to ensure that he or she can continue their education.

Belisa - 10/05/2018

It is a great school. It has grown over the years since I graduated. It offers so many more different programs such as DO and Pharmacy. The classroom size are small so the teachers know you by name and is always willing to help. Which is a great thing for first time college students or for older adult learners.

Janeise - 07/18/2018

I think William Carey University is an amazing school and I can only hope of receiving the opportunity to attend.

Sarah - 01/18/2018

I really love Carey. It isn’t 100% perfect, but in my opinion, it’s as close as possible. The dorms are all kept up well, and you can always find someone to talk to. Professors are very accessible almost always. The classes my seem expensive,but they give nice scholarships. The only thing that is completely lacking is the cafeteria, but it is being worked on.

William Carey University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at William Carey University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for William Carey University is 51%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Hey, you! Yeah, you with the glasses. I've got something to tell you. Put down your graphing calculator and listen up. I know you've been working hard trying to get all your homework done and all, and that's all great. But when you get to college, it takes more than just good grades for the kind of success that you want. You need to make sure that you spend some time getting to know the other kids in your major. They may have connections that could help you, and they'll be your colleagues after you graduate. It's always good to know people. Oh yeah, and make sure you talk to your professors if you have any kind of question or problem. They have so many academic, personal, and professional resources that they would love to share with you, but they can't help you if they don't know what you need. So let them know! Alright, you can go back to your math class now. Keep working hard, but don't forget what I told you!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school is great academically, however, it has no social life for students living off-campus, and because it is a private Baptist college, it's administration can be quite close-minded.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The school is best known for producing the best nurses.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I am currently enrolled at a community college. So my advice would be for a student that needs assistance financially, loves the idea of a small class, and wants to gain personal relationships with its professors a community college is the best fit for that student. Community colleges are very managable routes to take to obtain a degree at a faster pace or to complete your pre-requisites for a certain major without the hassle of "breaking the bank".

    Read all  6 answers

  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is the fact that we are on a faster pace than the rest of the colleges in our state. Instead of semesters we complete trimesters or 10 weeks of school, at a time. To me that is a little too fast to learn and actually retain the information learned.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    my classmates are fun acting, sociable, focus students tend to there work but also know how to have fun.

    Read all  5 answers

  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I think if you are looking for extra-cirricillium actvtivites and party schools this is not the school for you.

    Read all  5 answers

  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The best things about William Carey are the teachers and the advisors, They show that they care not just with school but outside of the school walls.

    Read all  4 answers

  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Nothing

    Read all  3 answers

  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The meal plan because we have to pay 700-750 dollars a trimester and the food is not worth that. If we get the 700 (10 meal plan) we are paying $7.00 a meal and the food us not that good.

    Read all  3 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The professors with whom I take classes.

    Read all  2 answers

  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I enjoied the closeness of the campus environment. Everything is closeby. My dorm was just a few steps from most of my classes. This is highly convenient!

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

62%

female

38%

male

2,808

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,811

Total Grad Students

23%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

17%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
27%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
63%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending William Carey University receive some sort of financial aid. 97% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$11,700

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$3,300

Books and Supplies

$5,900

Room and Board

20,900

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,128
$30 - $48K
$18,481
$48 - $75K
$17,516
$75 - $110K
$12,460
$110K & UP
$18,630

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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