William Carey University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,201 students.
About This School
William Carey University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with approximately 2,201 undergraduate students enrolled. William Carey University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,258 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
William Carey University is a private Christian university in Mississippi, United States. The institution is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The main campus is in Hattiesburg and a second campus is in the Tradition community north of Biloxi. The school gained official university status in 2006.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $17,052 average net price and relatively low $15,796 median debt make this an affordable choice, the 41% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish. If you're drawn to a small, faith-centered Southern Baptist community in Hattiesburg and have a clear academic plan, this could work, but incoming students should ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that low completion rate.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,201 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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