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WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY

  • 498 Tuscan Ave
  • Hattiesburg, MS 39401
  • OPEID College Code: 00244700
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  • General Phone: (601) 318-6051
  • President Chief Executive Offi: Tommy King
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Trimester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,248
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William Carey University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
    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.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
William Carey University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants141324465
Number Granted Admission (%)134 (95%)297 (92%)431 (93%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)57 (43%)79 (27%)136 (32%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2720%
ACT ® Exam10980%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420490
SAT ® Math490650
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2128
ACT ® English2229
ACT ® Math1826
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving84%91%85%82%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,780$3,551$1,500$5,085
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.4%3.2%2.9%
Number in Default263039
Number in Repayment7479141,302
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$9,750$9,750$9,015
In-State Tuition and Fees$9,750$9,750$9,015
Out of State Tuition and Fees$9,750$9,750$9,015
Books and Supplies$2,850$2,850$2,850
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,920$4,815$4,815
Other Expenses$5,802$5,802$5,802
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,920$4,815$4,815
Other Expenses$5,802$5,802$5,802
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,802$5,802$5,802
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$23,322$23,217$22,482
In-State$23,322$23,217$22,482
Out of State$23,322$23,217$22,482
Off Campus
In-District$23,322$23,217$22,482
In-State$23,322$23,217$22,482
Out of State$23,322$23,217$22,482
Off Campus with Family
In-District$18,402$18,402$17,667
In-State$18,402$18,402$17,667
Out of State$18,402$18,402$17,667
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree253
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree5397
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree4-
Journalism Degree--
Media Studies Degree6-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree--
Biology Teacher Education Degree--
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-8
Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree--
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities Degree-28
Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented Degree-6
Elementary Education Degree86148
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree1115
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree1-
Music Teacher Education Degree2-
Physical Education Degree1-
Secondary Education Degree-105
Secondary School Administration Degree--
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree39
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree6-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree1-
Music Therapy Degree1-
Nursing Degree9812
 
History
History Degree3-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology Degree--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree59-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree2-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, Other Degree2-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree-10
Developmental and Child Psychology Degree-11
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree-2
Psychology Degree61-
Psychology, Other Degree--
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology Degree-1
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other Degree12-
 
Social Sciences
Social Sciences Degree8-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree-4
Religious, Sacred Music Degree--
Biblical Studies Degree10-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree4-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree11-
Music Degree--
Music Performance Degree3-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,248
    • Undergraduate: 2,090 Graduate: 1,158
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 818 Female: 2,430
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 566 Female: 1,524
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 252 Female: 906
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,298 Part-Time: 950
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,763 Part-Time: 327
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 535 Part-Time: 623
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien742%
American Indian70.2%
Black95930%
Asian170.5%
Hispanic562%
White2,10965%
Unknown260.8%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18280.9%
Ages 18-191414%
Ages 20-2134411%
Ages 22-2471922%
Ages 25-2969821%
Ages 30-3446914%
Ages 35-3932210%
Ages 40-4937512%
Ages 50-651495%
Age Over 6530.09%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees368253115
Faculty Status1311247
Tenured Faculty2222-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service211101110
Primarily Instruction211101110
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2020-
Other Professionals61592
Technical and/or Paraprofessional76733
Clerical And Secretarial45441
Skilled Crafts55-
Service and/or Maintenance20182
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,608 (50)$43,988 (19)$43,376 (31)
Professor$50,296 (8)$50,981 (5)$49,154 (3)
Associate Professor$47,333 (9)$48,484 (3)$46,758 (6)
Assistant Professor$43,070 (26)$43,157 (7)$43,038 (19)
Instructor$35,888 (5)$35,512 (3)$36,453 (2)
Lecturer$26,390 (2)$26,780 (1)$26,000 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,489 (51)$64,768 (21)$54,094 (30)
Professor$69,430 (15)$71,616 (10)$65,059 (5)
Associate Professor$63,574 (8)$56,453 (3)$67,846 (5)
Assistant Professor$56,640 (13)$63,340 (5)$52,453 (8)
Instructor$48,350 (13)$52,633 (3)$47,065 (10)
Lecturer$34,014 (2)- (-)$34,014 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$45,753 (101)$48,715 (40)$43,810 (61)
Professor$54,543 (23)$56,058 (15)$51,702 (8)
Associate Professor$49,537 (17)$47,337 (6)$50,737 (11)
Assistant Professor$44,161 (39)$46,768 (12)$43,002 (27)
Instructor$38,540 (18)$39,288 (6)$38,166 (12)
Lecturer$27,110 (4)$26,780 (1)$27,220 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$927,389$522,645$404,744
Ratio (%)100%56%44%
 
Participants
All Athletes17410173
Unduplicated Athletes17010169
Baseball3535-
Basketball321814
Golf66-
Soccer653332
Softball19-19
Tennis1798
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$34,022$32,163
Assistant Coaches-$9,535$9,357
 
Coaches
All Coaches231211
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students48%
 
By Gender
Male38%
Female55%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien33%
Black37%
Hispanic-
White53%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less37%
5 Years45%
6 Years48%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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