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William Carey University
- 498 Tuscan Ave
- Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- OPEID College Code: 00244700
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- General Phone: (601) 318-5051
- President Chief Executive Offi: Tommy King
- Website: www.wmcarey.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,678
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Mission Statement
- The mission of William Carey University is to provide quality liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community. The individual student is encouraged to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. The university collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals to affirm its Baptist heritage and namesake - William Carey.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wmcarey.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 139 | 287 | 426 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 124 (89%) | 252 (88%) | 376 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 63 (51%) | 98 (39%) | 161 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 20 | 12% |
| ACT ® Exam | 141 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 51% | 77% | 74% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,600 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 5 | 21 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,302 | 1,068 | 779 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,015 | $8,715 | $8,415 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,015 | $8,715 | $8,415 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,850 | $1,950 | $1,410 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,815 | $4,511 | $4,323 |
| Other Expenses | $5,802 | $5,334 | $5,082 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,815 | $4,511 | $4,323 |
| Other Expenses | $5,802 | $5,334 | $5,082 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,802 | $5,334 | $5,082 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,482 | $20,510 | $19,230 |
| Out of State | $22,482 | $20,510 | $19,230 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,482 | $20,510 | $19,230 |
| Out of State | $22,482 | $20,510 | $19,230 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,667 | $15,999 | $14,907 |
| Out of State | $17,667 | $15,999 | $14,907 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,678 Undergraduate: 1,706 Graduate: 972
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 702 Female: 1,976
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 493 Female: 1,213
- Graduate Gender Male: 209 Female: 763
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,851 Part-Time: 827
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,464 Part-Time: 242
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 387 Part-Time: 585
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 48 | 2% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.4% |
| Black | 756 | 28% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1% |
| White | 1,789 | 67% |
| Unknown | 18 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 131 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 306 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 596 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 642 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 361 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 241 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 291 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 101 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 317 | 228 | 89 |
| Faculty Status | 129 | 116 | 13 |
| Tenured Faculty | 22 | 22 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 8 | - | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 177 | 92 | 85 |
| Primarily Instruction | 177 | 92 | 85 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 56 | 53 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 59 | 58 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 15 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,120 (58) | $44,383 (19) | $43,992 (39) |
| Professor | $48,517 (9) | $47,858 (5) | $49,342 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $47,215 (12) | $48,374 (4) | $46,636 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,068 (25) | $44,441 (6) | $43,951 (19) |
| Instructor | $42,407 (9) | $39,367 (3) | $43,927 (6) |
| Lecturer | $24,117 (3) | $25,750 (1) | $23,300 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,187 (34) | $55,463 (15) | $56,758 (19) |
| Professor | $64,436 (11) | $62,160 (6) | $67,167 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $61,714 (9) | $56,860 (3) | $64,141 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,845 (9) | $50,984 (5) | $43,920 (4) |
| Instructor | $47,630 (4) | $33,483 (1) | $52,345 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,804 (92) | $44,823 (34) | $44,794 (58) |
| Professor | $50,830 (20) | $49,495 (11) | $52,461 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $48,621 (21) | $47,581 (7) | $49,141 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,766 (34) | $43,202 (11) | $42,557 (23) |
| Instructor | $41,349 (13) | $36,374 (4) | $43,561 (9) |
| Lecturer | $24,117 (3) | $25,750 (1) | $23,300 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $831,467 | $505,920 | $325,547 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 150 | 88 | 62 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 146 | 88 | 58 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| Golf | 5 | 5 | - |
| Soccer | 62 | 34 | 28 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $37,523 | $36,820 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,422 | $11,629 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 29% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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