William Woods University

https://www.williamwoods.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,100

4.68% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,092

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

71%

1,567 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,046

63.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46.3%

87 Graduates

About

William Woods University is a higher education institution located in Callaway County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at William Woods University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (58 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 427 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Woods University. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (334 degrees), 14.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Woods University is $29,100, which is $−2,820 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at William Woods University is $29,100, which is $2,820 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,092.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending William Woods University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,100

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Woods University was $29,100. The cost of tuition at William Woods University is $−2,820 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of William Woods University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,092

2024 Value

18.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 William Woods University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,092. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of William Woods University grew by 18.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Woods University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,664

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Woods University was of $10,664 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at William Woods University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at William Woods University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.43% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Woods University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

William Woods University received 1,567 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 38.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,567 applicants, 1,112 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71% acceptance rate.

There were 2,046 students enrolled at William Woods University in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Woods University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,112

Accepted Out of 1,567

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Woods University was 71% (1,112 admissions from 1,567 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 38.3%, while admissions grew by 31.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Woods University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2018)

Scores Submitted (2018)

22% of enrolled first-time students at William Woods University in 2018 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

William Woods University had a total enrollment of 2,046 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at William Woods University is 1,298 students and the part-time enrollment is 748. This means that 63.4% of students enrolled at William Woods University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Woods University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.7% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 7.28% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% Two or More Races, 0.978% Asian, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at William Woods University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.8%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Male (6.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Woods University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,046 students. The full-time enrollment at William Woods University is 1,298 and the part-time enrollment is 748. This means that 63.4% of students enrolled at William Woods University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Woods University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Woods University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), William Woods University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Woods University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,303 enrolled students
Black or African American
274 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
149 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Woods University is 63.7% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 7.28% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% Two or More Races, 0.978% Asian, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 158 students (7.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 119 more women than men received degrees from William Woods University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Woods University is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 14.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Research Doctorate concentration at William Woods University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (58 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Woods University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (36 degrees awarded), Education (208 degrees), and Agriculture (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Woods University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,506,346 people), Secondary school teachers (502,618 people), Education administrators (261,178 people), Special education teachers (198,815 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (180,794 people).

The most specialized majors at William Woods University in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (36 degrees awarded), Education (208 degrees), Agriculture (24 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and Legal (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Woods University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Models, demonstrators, & product promoters

The most specialized majors at William Woods University are Language & Linguistics (36 degrees awarded), Education (208 degrees), Agriculture (24 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and Legal (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Woods University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,769,539 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,681 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (194,403 people), Child day care services (97,244 people), and Outpatient care centers (94,743 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Woods University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at William Woods University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at William Woods University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

273

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 154 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University, which is 0.564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (273).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Woods University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 1 times approximately the same the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 1 times approximately the same the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from William Woods University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
334 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Woods University is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 14.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

7.73% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
514 degrees awarded
White Female
509 degrees awarded
White Female
474 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Woods University is white female (514 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (509 degrees).

Operations

William Woods University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.07M (11.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, William Woods University had a total salary expenditure of 31.1M. William Woods University employs 26 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at William Woods University are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Assistant professor (13), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Woods University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Endowment

$18.7M

2024 Endowment

0.454%

decline from 2023

William Woods University has an endowment valued at about $18.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of William Woods University declined 0.454% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $233M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Woods University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.5M

2024 Salaries

12.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, William Woods University paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($31.1M) and a 12.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.74% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.679% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, William Woods University paid a total of $3.48M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Woods University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

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