More selective than 57% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 86% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose William Carey University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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William Carey University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, William Carey University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 690 |
| SAT math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
William Carey University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 540–690 | 500–600 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 460–620 | 420–580 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is William Carey University compared with other Mississippi colleges?
William Carey University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Alcorn State University | 45% | 57% | $13,265 |
| 4 | Rust College | 49% | 12% | $12,587 |
| 5 | Belhaven University | 50% | 49% | $15,676 |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | 90% | 47% | $12,411 |
| 11 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | 27% | $9,686 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at William Carey University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
William Carey University admissions questions
What is the William Carey University acceptance rate?
William Carey University accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 331 of 571 applicants were admitted.
Does William Carey University require the SAT or ACT?
William Carey University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 86% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for William Carey University?
The middle 50% of William Carey University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1290 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at William Carey University?
62% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (204 of 331).
Is William Carey University getting harder to get into?
William Carey University accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to William Carey University overview