William Woods University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 1,300 students.
About This School
William Woods University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fulton, Missouri with approximately 1,300 undergraduate students enrolled. William Woods University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,569 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $40,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1870, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Expanding its mission to address the need for graduate and adult-oriented programs, the institution became known as William Woods University in 1993. It began offering graduate degrees and admitting men as well as women into all of its programs. It enrolled 1,681 students in 2021.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 57% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention suggest that nearly 1 in 4 students don't make it past year one, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $14,425, and the small enrollment means a more personal experience — particularly appealing if you're drawn to equestrian programs, which are a genuine standout here. Median earnings of $40,300 a decade out are modest, so this fits best if you're pursuing a field with clear career traction or value the tight-knit campus environment enough to be intentional about your path.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
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: 17% 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 (1,300 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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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