William Carey University

www.wmcarey.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,600

6.33% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$14,834

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.96%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

55.3%

758 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

5,472

63.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

51.1%

114 Graduates

About

William Carey University is a higher education institution located in Forrest County, MS. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at William Carey University were Registered Nursing (94 degrees awarded), General Studies (57 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (57 degrees).

In 2020, 1,248 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Carey University. 69.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (836 degrees), 2.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (312 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Carey University is $12,600, which is $−9,930 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at William Carey University is $12,600, which is $−9,930 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,834.

In 2020, 59% of undergraduate students attending William Carey University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,600

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at William Carey University was $12,600. The cost of tuition at William Carey University is $−9,930 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$14,834

2020 Value

42.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 William Carey University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,834. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of William Carey University grew by 42.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Carey 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

$6,272

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Carey University was of $6,272 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.1% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 84.6% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at William Carey University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 4.84% with respect to 2019, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Carey 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.96%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at William Carey University was 6.96%, which represents 98 out of the 1409 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

William Carey University received 758 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 2.07% annual decline. Out of those 758 applicants, 419 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,472 students enrolled at William Carey University in 2020, and 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Carey University has an overall enrollment yield of 48%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

419

Accepted Out of 758

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Carey University was 55.3% (419 admissions from 758 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 55%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −2.07%, while admissions declined by −1.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Carey University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

9% of enrolled first-time students at William Carey University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

William Carey University has a total enrollment of 5,472 students. The full-time enrollment at William Carey University is 3,473 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,999. This means that 63.5% of students enrolled at William Carey University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Carey University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% White, 27.1% Black or African American, 4.04% Asian, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at William Carey University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.1%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Black or African American Female (17.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Black or African American Female (19.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Carey University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,472 students. The full-time enrollment at William Carey University is 3,473 and the part-time enrollment is 1,999. This means that 63.5% of students enrolled at William Carey University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2020 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 Carey University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), William Carey University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,356
Black or African American
1,485
Asian
221

The enrolled student population at William Carey University is 61.3% White, 27.1% Black or African American, 4.04% Asian, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 77 students (1.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 488 more women than men received degrees from William Carey University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Carey University is white (836 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (312 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Carey University is Registered Nursing (94 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (57 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (57 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at William Carey University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (526 degrees awarded), Theology (17 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 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 Carey University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,843,756 people), Physicians (429,160 people), Secondary school teachers (426,293 people), Education administrators (310,082 people), and Postsecondary teachers (251,342 people).

The most specialized majors at William Carey University are Education (526 degrees awarded), Theology (17 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Biology (85 degrees), and Psychology (62 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Carey University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Podiatrists

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 Carey University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,093,002 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (713,736 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (587,374 people), Outpatient care centers (262,966 people), and Offices of physicians (239,801 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Registered Nursing
94 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
57 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
57 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Carey University was Registered Nursing with 94 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

380

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

868

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 380 degrees were awarded to men at William Carey University, which is 0.438 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (868).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 53 degrees were awarded to men at William Carey University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.353 times less than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 150 degrees were awarded to women at William Carey University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.83 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 34% of students graduating from William Carey University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at William Carey University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
836 degrees awarded
Black or African American
312 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Carey University is white (836 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (312 degrees).

1.68% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
569 degrees awarded
White Male
267 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
243 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Carey University is white female (569 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (267 degrees).

Operations

William Carey University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $977k (4.36%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, William Carey University had a total salary expenditure of $63.5M. William Carey University employs 91 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors, and 21 Instructors. Most academics at William Carey University are Female Assistant professors (59), Male Assistant professors(32), and Female Associate professors (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Carey University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Endowment

$22.4M

2020 Endowment

6.1%

growth from 2019

William Carey University has an endowment valued at about $22.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of William Carey University grew 6.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.67M - Federal
$297k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, William Carey University received $1.67M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $297k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30.3M

2020 Salaries

12%

growth from 2019

In 2020, William Carey University paid a median of $30.3M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($63.5M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.12% growth from 2018 and a 10.1% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.6M

Instructional Salaries

176

Number of Employees

In 2020, William Carey University paid a total of $11.6M to 176 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

91 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Carey University were Assistant professor with 91 employees; Associate professor with 44 employees; and Associate professor with 21 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Carey University were Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees; and Service with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Carey University was Female Assistant professor with 59 employees, Male Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Female Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at William Carey University.