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William Woods University

William Woods University

William Woods University, also referred to as WWU, is located in Fulton, Missouri, United States. It was established in the year 1870. WWU became a university in the year 1992. The campus spreads over an area of more than 150 acres. This university offers degree programs to students in different areas of study including management information systems, physical science, business administration, education, and communication.

The athletic teams of William Woods University are nicknamed the Owls. The men's teams participate in many sports including cross country, baseball, golf, track, basketball and soccer. The women's teams compete in sports such as cross country, volleyball, soccer, softball, basketball, golf and track. The university also has Greek organizations including Phi Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Alpha.

Overview of William Woods University

William Woods University can be found in Fulton, MO (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) school. William Woods University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at William Woods University are in education and teaching.

William Woods University Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 455 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at William Woods University centered around 410 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 2,189 students were enrolled in William Woods University. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at William Woods University. The school offers students meal plans. William Woods University student athletes compete in American Midwest Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"An independent voice in higher education, William Woods University distinguishes itself as a student-centered and professions-oriented university committed to the values of ethics, self-liberation, and lifelong education of students in the world community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting William Woods University

William Woods University
One University Avenue
Fulton, MO 65251-1098
http://www.thewoods.edu

William Woods University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching676educational administration, education courses, educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, education, middle school teaching, ...
Business And Management257business management, accounting, marketing
Liberal Arts43liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, history, English, international relations, social services, political science, interdisciplinary studies
Animal Science And Care36equestrian studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy19athletic trainer, exercise science, sports and fitness management
Media16journalism courses
Computer Science And Engineering13computer and info science, computer support
Law8legal assistant, legal professions
Science7biology
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial art
Family And Social Work6social work
Art Studies5art studies
Security And Law Enforcement2juvenile corrections, criminal justice and safety
Mathematics2mathematics
Therapy And Counseling1psychology
Drama And Performing Arts1drama

Number of programs and degrees for William Woods University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree7015
Bachelor's degree24937
Post-master's certificate1242
Associate's degree242

Student Body

In 2007-2008, William Woods University had a total enrollment of 2,189 students (2,161 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men26%
Women74%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate34%
Graduate66%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White76%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown18%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1914%
20-2115%
22-2410%
25-2915%
30-3413%
35-3912%
40-4913%
50-645%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri65%
Illinois7%
Texas3%
Maine3%
Colorado2%
New Hampshire2%
Indiana2%
Wisconsin1%
Kansas1%
Maryland1%
Nebraska1%
Georgia1%
Ohio1%
Florida1%
Iowa1%
(International Students)1%
Michigan1%
Idaho1%
Mississippi1%
New Mexico1%
Washington1%
Pennsylvania1%
California1%
Virginia1%
Tennessee1%
Arizona1%
New Jersey1%
North Carolina1%
Arkansas1%

William Woods University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time100 %

William Woods University Room and Board (2007)

William Woods University offers campus housing for 750 of its 2,161 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Fulton, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

William Woods University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total61352085%18636%
Men15312280%4940%
Women46039887%13734%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal455595
SAT Math410570
SAT Writing450590
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT23%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT92%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

William Woods University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,680
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,680
Room and board$ 6,750
Room charge$ 3,400
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,350
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 5,000

Financial Aid:
William Woods University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252500)

William Woods University Faculty

William Woods University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured67
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2121
Non-tenured and not on tenure track03

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$57,5005$55,260
Associate professoracademic year6$51,3836$49,858
Assistant professoracademic year9$47,38311$41,414
Instructoracademic year6$43,6009$39,444
All faculty totalacademic year27$49,68031$44,710

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

William Woods University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballAmerican Midwest Conference
BaseballAmerican Midwest Conference
TrackAmerican Midwest Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total9990189
Baseball32032
Track11718
Basketball01414
All Other Sports5669125

William Woods University Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Juvenile Corrections

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

William Woods University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets William Woods University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%William Woods University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%William Woods University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%William Woods University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%William Woods University % students on athletic fin. aid
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%William Woods University Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%William Woods University % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
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, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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