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The main campus of William Carey College is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (a small city). The school is a Baptist institution. William Carey College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
William Carey College students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 370 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 470 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
William Carey College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,457 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at William Carey College. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
William Carey College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at William Carey College belong to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of William Carey College is to provide liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community. The individual student is encouraged to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. The college collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals to affirm its Baptist heritage and namesake - William Carey."
More complete details are provided below.
William Carey College
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5499
General Phone: (601) 318-5051
Admissions Phone: (601) 318-6103
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 318-6153
http://www.wmcarey.edu
William Carey College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 392 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education of disabled, English teaching, gifted and talended education, school counseling, music teaching, secondary school administration, ... |
| Business And Management | 143 | business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | psychology, quantitative psychology, organizational psychology, counseling psychology, music therapy, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | general studies, English, history, social services, Spanish language |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | bible studies, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | health and fitness |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies |
| Media | 9 | journalism, communication studies, mass communication |
| Music | 6 | music performance, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions, gerontology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for William Carey College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 469 | 18 |
| Bachelor's degree | 432 | 32 |
In 2005, William Carey College had a total enrollment of 2,457 students (2,007 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 69% |
| Alabama | 8% |
| Louisiana | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
William Carey College offers campus housing for 630 of its 2,007 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hattiesburg, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | 306 | 99% | 164 | 54% |
| Men | 108 | 107 | 99% | 60 | 56% |
| Women | 201 | 199 | 99% | 104 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 318-6103
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,415 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,415 |
| Room and board | $ 4,323 |
| Room charge | $ 1,362 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,410 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,082 |
Financial Aid:
William Carey College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 244700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 318-6153
William Carey College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $48,397 | 3 | $52,302 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $60,701 | 5 | $50,628 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $41,125 | 10 | $45,818 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $46,817 | 20 | $47,523 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $47,702 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $42,102 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $38,821 | 12 | $40,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $34,277 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $25,155 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $39,285 | 23 | $39,401 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 11 | 20 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets William Carey College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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