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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
2.9Above Average
58%
Open Admissions
41%
Graduation
About William Carey University
William Carey University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With an enrollment of approximately 1,818 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 58%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 41%. Graduates earn a median salary of $43,087 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,052 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
58%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
41%
Enrollment
1,818
Total students
Median Earnings
$43,087
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,685
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,685
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,052
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
420
Median
545
75th
580
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
25
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$14,685/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$17,052/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$68,208
10-Year Earnings
$430,870
ROI Multiple
6.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at William Carey University
Student Outcomes
41%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$43k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,818
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
