William Carey University, MS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
William Carey University Rankings
Affordability63
Selectivity51
Retention64
Graduation4
Earnings24
Diversity51
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at William Carey University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education11%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology12%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into William Carey University
68%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
515
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending William Carey University
$13K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$28K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after William Carey University
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
54%
Repayment Rate
$216
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 54% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at William Carey University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 15% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 38% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 29% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after William Carey University
87%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at William Carey University
2,050
Undergraduates
29%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
1,793
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 2% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near William Carey University, MS
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