William Carey University
Faith-based college · Hattiesburg, MS · 2,201 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
60%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1040–1290
ACT (middle 50%)
19–25
Average net price
$13,507
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,931
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into William Carey University?
William Carey University accepts about 60 of every 100 applicants (60%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1290 on the SAT. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1040, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–25.
The latest federal data says William Carey University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William Carey University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does William Carey University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,931 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,507 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,900 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,900
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,900
- Room & board$8,586
- Total cost of attendance$29,931
- Average net price after grants$13,507
Popular majors
Education, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Business.
William Carey University FAQ
- What is William Carey University's acceptance rate?
- 60% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for William Carey University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1040–1290. Aim for 1290 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for William Carey University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–25.
- Is William Carey University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says William Carey University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William Carey University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does William Carey University cost?
- About $29,931 a year before aid; $13,507 on average after grants.
- What is William Carey University's FAFSA school code?
- 002447. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so William Carey University receives your information.
- What is William Carey University's graduation rate?
- 57% of students finish within six years.
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