by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,233 undergraduates in 2020, William Carey University is a private university located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, William Carey University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by William Carey University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our William Carey University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit William Carey University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", William Carey University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit William Carey University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our William Carey University for Veterans Guide.
William Carey University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 3,233 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,945 (60.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,288 (39.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,945 | 1,288 | 3,233 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, William Carey University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank William Carey University #2139 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at William Carey University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the William Carey University Diversity Guide.
William Carey University has a total of 219 student athletes, 134 men and 85 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,731,838 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,718,678 |
| Net | $13,160 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to William Carey University Athletics