William Carey University

www.wmcarey.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,500

7.14% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,676

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.66%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

57.4%

470 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,738

61.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.3%

138 Graduates

About

William Carey University is a higher education institution located in Forrest County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at William Carey University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (181 degrees awarded), Education of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities (74 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (59 degrees).

In 2021, 1,344 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Carey University. 72.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (881 degrees), 2.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (344 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Carey University is $13,500, which is $−9,684 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at William Carey University is $13,500, which is $−9,684 less 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 $11,676.

In 2021, 47% of undergraduate students attending William Carey University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at William Carey University was $13,500. The cost of tuition at William Carey University is $−9,684 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$11,676

2021 Value

21.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 William Carey University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,676. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of William Carey University grew by 21.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Carey 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

$6,540

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Carey University was of $6,540 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.27% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at William Carey University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20.3% with respect to 2020, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Carey 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.

1.66%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at William Carey University was 1.66%, which represents 23 out of the 1386 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 Carey University received 470 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 38% annual growth. Out of those 470 applicants, 270 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,738 students enrolled at William Carey University in 2021. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Carey University has an overall enrollment yield of 56.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

270

Accepted Out of 470

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Carey University was 57.4% (270 admissions from 470 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 55.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 38%, while admissions declined by −35.6%..

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at William Carey University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

William Carey University had a total enrollment of 5,738 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at William Carey University is 3,547 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,191. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at William Carey University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Carey University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.9% White, 28.5% Black or African American, 4.36% Asian, 2.72% Hispanic or Latino, 0.732% Two or More Races, and 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at William Carey University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Black or African American Female (18.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.1%) and White Male (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Carey University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,738 students. The full-time enrollment at William Carey University is 3,547 and the part-time enrollment is 2,191. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at William Carey 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 Carey University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

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 Carey University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), William Carey University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,380 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,634 enrolled students
Asian
250 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Carey University is 58.9% White, 28.5% Black or African American, 4.36% Asian, 2.72% Hispanic or Latino, 0.732% Two or More Races, and 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 76 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 598 more women than men received degrees from William Carey University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Carey University is white (881 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (344 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at William Carey University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (181 degrees awarded), followed by Education of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities (74 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (59 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Carey University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (608 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 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 Carey University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,710,604 people), Registered nurses (1,452,768 people), Physicians (503,843 people), Secondary school teachers (463,635 people), and Education administrators (289,739 people).

The most specialized majors at William Carey University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (608 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Health (382 degrees), and Biology (66 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 Carey University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at William Carey University are EDUCATION. (608 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Health (382 degrees), and Biology (66 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 Carey University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,007,047 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,011,819 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (580,902 people), Offices of physicians (401,751 people), and Outpatient care centers (358,675 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
145 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
86 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Carey University was Registered Nursing with 145 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

373

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

971

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 373 degrees were awarded to men at William Carey University, which is 0.384 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (971).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at William Carey University in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy., which is 2.03 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded to men at William Carey University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 3.39 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from William Carey University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at William Carey University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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, 0.725% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
881 degrees awarded
Black or African American
344 degrees awarded
Asian
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Carey University is white (881 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (344 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
640 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
262 degrees awarded
White Male
241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Carey University is white female (640 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (262 degrees).

Operations

William Carey University has an endowment valued at nearly $27.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.07M (18.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, William Carey University had a total salary expenditure of 71.1M. William Carey University employs 99 Assistant professors, 45 Associate professors and 27 Instructors. Most academics at William Carey University are Female Assistant professor (64), Male Assistant professor (35), and Female Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Carey University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 88 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, and Service with 40 employees.

Endowment

$27.2M

2021 Endowment

21.5%

growth from 2020

William Carey University has an endowment valued at about $27.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of William Carey University grew 21.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.2M 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 Carey 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.

Salary Expenditure

$32.7M

2021 Salaries

7.67%

growth from 2020

In 2021, William Carey University paid a median of $32.7M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($71.1M) and a 7.67% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$13.7M

Instructional Salaries

194

Number of Employees

In 2021, William Carey University paid a total of $13.7M to 194 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.1% 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

99 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

88 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Carey University were Assistant professor with 99 employees, Associate professor with 45 employees, and Instructor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Carey University were Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, and Service with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Carey University was Female Assistant professor with 64 employees, Male Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Female Associate professor with 25 employees.

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