PrivateTown
William Woods University
WWU/William Woods/The Woods
Fulton, Missouri 65251-2388
Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege townGreek life
Known for business — close-knit campus
William Woods University is a private institution in Fulton with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,401 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,270.
Established
1870
Motto
Amor Vincit Omnia
Mascot
Screech the Owl
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Campus Visits
116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
74%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,061Students
11:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$42,401Earnings 10yr
$22,270Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
William Woods University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate74.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$28,860
Room & Board$12,402
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$44,907
Average Net Price$22,270
Median Debt at Graduation$21,983
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,042
$30–48K$19,587
$48–75K$21,217
$75–110K$25,359
$110K+$25,809
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$22,270
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,425
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (57)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,061
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 59%
Black 12%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate57.0%
Freshman Retention73.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,265
8 Years$42,138
10 Years$42,401
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,900
Men
$51,300
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
88Low
Estimated from MO state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
St. Louispop. 290K
96 mi(166 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
142 mi(246 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
308 mi(534 min)