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William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

William Carey University is a private urban institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1120.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,087 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,052.

Established
1892
Motto
"Expect Great Things From God, Attempt Great Things For God"
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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58%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
1,818Students
13:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$43,087Earnings 10yr
$17,052Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

William Carey University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 605
460620
MathMid: 545
420580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,685
Room & Board$7,599
Books & Supplies$1,899
Total Cost of Attendance$30,846
Average Net Price$17,052
Median Debt at Graduation$20,832
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,423
$30–48K$16,219
$48–75K$15,717
$75–110K$18,865
$110K+$19,800

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,052

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,796

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,818
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 28%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.8%
Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,639
8 Years$41,079
10 Years$43,087

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,700
Men
$44,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Crusaders

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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