William Woods University

www.williamwoods.edu

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,750

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,220

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.67%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.3%

1,426 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,737

40.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.3%

105 Graduates

About

William Woods University is a higher education institution located in Callaway County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at William Woods University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (133 degrees awarded), Superintendency & Educational System Administration (85 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (62 degrees).

In 2021, 670 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Woods University. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (555 degrees), 18.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Woods University is $25,750, which is $2,566 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at William Woods University is $25,750, which is $2,566 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,220.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending William Woods University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at William Woods University was $25,750. The cost of tuition at William Woods University is $2,566 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of William Woods University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,220

2021 Value

7.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 William Woods University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,220. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of William Woods University grew by 7.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Woods University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,520

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Woods University was of $8,520 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.84% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at William Woods University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at William Woods University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.66% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Woods University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.67%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at William Woods University was 1.67%, which represents 11 out of the 658 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

William Woods University received 1,426 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.53% annual growth. Out of those 1,426 applicants, 974 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,737 students enrolled at William Woods University in 2021.

William Woods University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

974

Accepted Out of 1,426

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Woods University was 68.3% (974 admissions from 1,426 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.53%, while admissions grew by 6.45%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Woods University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

William Woods University had a total enrollment of 1,737 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at William Woods University is 711 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,026. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at William Woods University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Woods University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 4.32% Black or African American, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, 0.806% Asian, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0576% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at William Woods University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Two or More Races Female (3.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (35%) and Black or African American Female (2.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Woods University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,737 students. The full-time enrollment at William Woods University is 711 and the part-time enrollment is 1,026. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at William Woods University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Woods University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Woods University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), William Woods University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Woods University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,365 enrolled students
Black or African American
75 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Woods University is 78.6% White, 4.32% Black or African American, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, 0.806% Asian, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0576% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 127 students (7.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 264 more women than men received degrees from William Woods University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Woods University is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 18.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at William Woods University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (133 degrees awarded), followed by Superintendency & Educational System Administration (85 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (62 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Woods University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (387 degrees), and Agriculture (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Woods University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,798,657 people), Accountants & auditors (1,054,188 people), Other managers (746,693 people), Secondary school teachers (492,235 people), and Financial managers (485,673 people).

The most specialized majors at William Woods University in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (387 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), Business (118 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Woods University are Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, Sales engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at William Woods University are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (387 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), Business (118 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Woods University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,166,229 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (584,445 people), Banking & related activities (503,287 people), Computer Systems Design (500,466 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (453,214 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Woods University.

Most Common (2021)

General Educational Leadership & Administration
133 degrees awarded
Superintendency & Educational System Administration
85 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
62 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at William Woods University was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 133 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at William Woods University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

203

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

467

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University, which is 0.435 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (467).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Woods University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.621 times less than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 124 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 1.61 times more than the 77 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from William Woods University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at William Woods University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.86% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
555 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Woods University is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 18.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

4.03% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
389 degrees awarded
White Male
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Woods University is white female (389 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (166 degrees).

Operations

William Woods University has an endowment valued at nearly $26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.98M (19.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, William Woods University had a total salary expenditure of 23.3M. William Woods University employs 36 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at William Woods University are Female Assistant professor (19), Male Assistant professor (17), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Woods University are: Management, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Endowment

$26M

2021 Endowment

28%

growth from 2020

William Woods University has an endowment valued at about $26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of William Woods University grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Woods University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.95M - Federal
$142k - State
$120k - Local

As of 2021, William Woods University received $1.95M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $142k from state grants and contracts, and $120k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.6M

2021 Salaries

8.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, William Woods University paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($23.3M) and a 8.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, William Woods University paid a total of $2.82M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Woods University were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Woods University were Management with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Woods University was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Male Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at William Woods University.