Overview

William Carey University is a University institution located in Hattiesburg, MS.

Location & Contact

Address 710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS  39401
United States

Contact Mr. William N. Curry
Dean of Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@wmcarey.edu
Phone: 601-318-6051
Fax: 601-318-6154

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Drama And Dance Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Education, Other	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Speech Teacher Education	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology	×
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies	×
Pastoral Studies/counseling	×
Religious/sacred Music	×
Youth Ministry	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

571

Applied

331

Accepted

3,113

Enrolled

Female Admissions

350

Females Applied

191

Females Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

221

Males Applied

140

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	460	620
SAT Math	-	420	580
ACT Composite	-	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

14,700

Private

Fees

1,080

Full-time student fees

7,876

Room & board

3,616

Room only

Financial Aid

15,000

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,500

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

Student Body

3,113

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.42%
Black or African American	28%
White or Caucasian	59.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	0.94%
Two or more races	0.06%
Other	2.59%

Gender

Male (37.04%)

Female (62.96%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No		No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

875

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 490

Part-time - 385

Male - 332

Female - 543