Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,651. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,480 |
| Housing & meals | $7,599 |
| Books & supplies | $1,899 |
| Personal & travel | $6,885 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,212 |
| Total cost of attendance | $29,651 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
William Carey University net price compared with other Mississippi colleges
William Carey University has the 7th-lowest average net price of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rust College | $12,587 | 12% | $32,275 |
| 4 | Alcorn State University | $13,265 | 57% | $36,421 |
| 5 | University of Mississippi | $13,314 | 72% | $50,994 |
| 6 | Delta State University | $13,540 | 48% | $41,991 |
| 7 | William Carey University | $14,258 | 60% | $43,087 |
| 8 | Belhaven University | $15,676 | 49% | $46,440 |
| 9 | Tougaloo College | $17,043 | 33% | $34,724 |
| 10 | Mississippi State University | $17,595 | 67% | $51,513 |
| 11 | University of Southern Mississippi | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Mississippi colleges →
Why William Carey University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carey University | 60% | $14,258 | 60% | $43,087 | This school |
| Belhaven University | 50% | $15,676 | 49% | $46,440 | |
| Tougaloo College | 60% | $17,043 | 33% | $34,724 | |
| Millsaps College | 43% | $26,034 | 57% | $53,848 | |
| Mississippi College | 29% | $27,712 | 59% | $47,485 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
William Carey University would cost you $1,418 less per year than Belhaven University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at William Carey University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$14,770).
- Belhaven University gives aided families $8,724 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Mississippi resident | William Carey University | Belhaven University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,480 | $30,250 | −$14,770 |
| Books & supplies | $1,899 | $650 | +$1,249 |
| Housing & meals | $7,599 | $9,400 | −$1,801 |
| Personal & travel | $6,885 | $1,000 | +$5,885 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,212 | −$1,507 | −$705 |
| Sticker price | $29,651 | $39,793 | −$10,142 |
| Average grants | −$15,393 | −$24,117 | +$8,724 |
| You pay | $14,258 | $15,676 | −$1,418 |
“+” means William Carey University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
William Carey University cost questions
How much is tuition at William Carey University?
Tuition and fees are $15,480 a year.
What is the total cost of attending William Carey University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $29,651 a year.
What do families actually pay at William Carey University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,258 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,224; $48–75k pay $15,320; $110k+ pay $19,701.
How much debt do William Carey University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,796, and 6.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to William Carey University overview