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William Carey University, also known as WCU, is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. It was established in 1906 as Mississippi Woman's College. In 1954, it was named William Carey College, after William Carey. It also became coeducational that same year. In addition to the main campus in Hattiesburg, the college has campuses in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi. The college is divided into the following academic schools:
WCU competes in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. They are nicknamed the Crusaders.
Hattiesburg, MS is home to William Carey University. Hattiesburg is a small city. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. William Carey University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 580. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
William Carey University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,678 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at William Carey University are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. William Carey University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. William Carey University values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of William Carey University is to provide quality 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 university collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals to affirm its Baptist heritage and namesake - William Carey."
More complete details are provided below.
William Carey University
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5499
General Phone: (601) 318-5051
http://www.wmcarey.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 420 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education of disabled, English teaching, gifted and talended education, school counseling, math teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 133 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 106 | psychology, psychology courses, quantitative psychology, organizational psychology, counseling psychology, music therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | general studies, history, social services, English, Spanish language |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and fitness |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | bible studies, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies |
| Media | 8 | communication studies, mass communication, journalism |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions, gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for William Carey University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 497 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 429 | 18 |
In 2007, William Carey University had a total enrollment of 2,678 students (2,170 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
William Carey University offers campus housing for 660 of its 2,170 (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 | 426 | 396 | 93% | 161 | 41% |
| Men | 139 | 124 | 89% | 63 | 51% |
| Women | 287 | 252 | 88% | 98 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
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 | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,015 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,015 |
| Room and board | $ 4,815 |
| Room charge | $ 1,725 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,850 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,802 |
Financial Aid:
William Carey University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 244700)
William Carey University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 45 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $62,160 | 5 | $67,167 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,860 | 6 | $64,141 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $50,984 | 4 | $43,920 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $52,345 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $55,463 | 19 | $56,758 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $47,858 | 4 | $49,342 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $48,374 | 8 | $46,636 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $44,441 | 19 | $43,951 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,367 | 6 | $43,927 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $44,383 | 39 | $43,992 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 47 | 128 |
| Basketball | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 32 | 65 |
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 University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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