# William Carey University

Private nonprofit college in Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS ID 176479.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-carey-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/william-carey-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 60% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,258 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 86% of MS colleges and 61% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $43,087; beats 50% of MS colleges and 20% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,796

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,224 |
| 30-48k | $12,411 |
| 48-75k | $15,320 |
| 75-110k | $18,436 |
| 110k+ | $19,701 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.23 years on average (32% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $43,087 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,224 | $51,708 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,411 | $52,499 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,320 | $64,804 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,436 | $77,984 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,701 | $83,335 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $29,651
- Tuition and fees: $15,480
- Housing and meals: $7,599; books: $1,899

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–690; SAT math: 500–600; ACT: 19–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 571 applicants, 331 admitted, 204 enrolled; test scores required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 60%, ACT 19–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 58%, ACT 20–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,469 | $82,147 | $31,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $52,790 | $61,978 | $25,524 |
| Business Administration | $40,598 | $51,866 | $24,249 |
| Criminal Justice | $35,540 | $51,430 | $24,729 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,182 | $47,152 | $22,916 |
| Biology | $19,910 | $46,598 | $18,770 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,520 | $42,389 | $20,754 |
| Psychology | $21,799 | $38,325 | $32,693 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Gerontology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $76,270 (Hattiesburg, MS), $77,090 (MS), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $63,530 (Hattiesburg, MS), $69,390 (MS), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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