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William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Private · 2,201 undergrads

William Carey University admits 60% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into William Carey University?

60% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1040–1290 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

841 applied, 507 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does William Carey University cost?

$13,507 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,931.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,083
$30,000–$48,000$10,863
$48,000–$75,000$12,556
$75,000–$110,000$14,257
over $110,000$19,378

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does William Carey University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked William Carey University's fall 2027 rule yet. William Carey University required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. William Carey University's site

What it's like

2,201
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Hattiesburg, MS.
78%
of first-years come back for year two.
32%
finish in four years. 41% within six.
$46.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists William Carey University is on

Colleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 22 ACTCheapest after aid, families over $110k

Questions people ask

What is William Carey University's acceptance rate?
60% for fall 2024: 507 of 841 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for William Carey University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040 to 1290 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does William Carey University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,556 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,931.
What is William Carey University's graduation rate?
41% of students finish within six years and 32% within four (IPEDS).