William Woods University

https://www.williamwoods.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,950

3.1% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$23,663

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

3.62%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

64%

914 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

2,153

39.1% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

60.9%

117 Graduates

About

William Woods University is a higher education institution located in Callaway County, MO. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at William Woods University were General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees awarded), Sign Language Interpretation & Translation (35 degrees), and Equestrian Studies (20 degrees).

In 2019, 785 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Woods University. 62.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (689 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Woods University is $23,950, which is $1,924 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at William Woods University is $23,950, which is $1,924 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,663.

In 2019, 84% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 56% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$23,950

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at William Woods University was $23,950. The cost of tuition at William Woods University is $1,924 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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

Average Net Price

$23,663

2019 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 William Woods University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,663. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of William Woods University grew by 13%.

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

$8,175

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Woods University was of $8,175 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board increased by 42.8% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

56%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

84% of undergraduate students at William Woods University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2018, when 86% 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.

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.

3.62%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at William Woods University was 3.62%, which represents 28 out of the 773 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 Woods University received 914 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 3.39% annual growth. Out of those 914 applicants, 585 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 2,153 students enrolled at William Woods University in 2019, and 0% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Woods University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

585

Accepted Out of 914

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Woods University was 64% (585 admissions from 914 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 63.9%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 3.39%, while admissions grew by 3.54%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

0% of enrolled first-time students at William Woods University in 2019 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 Woods University has a total enrollment of 2,153 students. The full-time enrollment at William Woods University is 841 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,312. This means that 39.1% of students enrolled at William Woods University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Woods University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.1% White, 4.78% Black or African American, 2.23% Two or More Races, 2.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.604% Asian, 0.511% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at William Woods University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.5%), followed by White Male (18%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.6%), followed by White Male (32.9%) and Black or African American Female (2.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Woods University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,153 students. The full-time enrollment at William Woods University is 841 and the part-time enrollment is 1,312. This means that 39.1% of students enrolled at William Woods University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

72%

2019 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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

White
1,768
Black or African American
103
Two or More Races
48

The enrolled student population at William Woods University is 82.1% White, 4.78% Black or African American, 2.23% Two or More Races, 2.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.604% Asian, 0.511% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 104 students (4.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 199 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 (689 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Woods University is General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees awarded), followed by Sign Language Interpretation & Translation (35 degrees) and Equestrian Studies (20 degrees).

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 Education (515 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (44 degrees), and Agriculture (23 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,472,546 people), Secondary school teachers (508,391 people), Education administrators (255,564 people), Special education teachers (203,572 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (187,711 people).

The most specialized majors at William Woods University are Education (515 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (44 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Legal (10 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

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 Dentists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 (2,738,530 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (286,038 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (155,998 people), Child day care services (100,071 people), and Construction (86,582 people).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
38 degree-majorss awarded
Sign Language Interpretation & Translation
35 degree-majorss awarded
Equestrian Studies
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Woods University was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

293

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

492

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 293 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University, which is 0.596 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (492).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 129 degrees were awarded to men at William Woods University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 1.01 times more than the 128 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 128 degrees were awarded to women at William Woods University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.992 times less than the 129 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 47% of students graduating from William Woods University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at William Woods University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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, 9.4% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
689 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Unknown
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Woods University is white (689 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

2.93% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
437 degrees awarded
White Male
252 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at William Woods University is white female (437 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (252 degrees).

Operations

William Woods University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.6M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $996k (4.84%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, William Woods University had a total salary expenditure of $26.5M. William Woods University employs 32 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors, and 8 Professors. Most academics at William Woods University are Female Assistant professors (20), Male Assistant professors(12), and Male Associate professors (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Woods University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$20.6M

2019 Endowment

2.53%

growth from 2018

William Woods University has an endowment valued at about $20.6M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of William Woods University grew 2.53% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.9M 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 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$290k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, William Woods University received $290k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2019 Salaries

1.96%

growth from 2018

In 2019, William Woods University paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($26.5M) and a 1.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.92% growth from 2017 and a 1.84% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, William Woods University paid a total of $3.25M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Woods University were Assistant professor with 32 employees; Associate professor with 17 employees; and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Woods University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees; and Management with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Woods University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at William Woods University.

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