Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$20.8k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,685
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,685
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,599
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,599
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$22,284
Net price (after aid)$17,052
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,423
$30k – $48k$16,219
$48k – $75k$15,717
$75k – $110k$18,865
$110k+$19,800
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,087
Median debt at graduation$20,832
Est. monthly loan payment$221
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans25%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
41%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
80%
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.7k
Net price
$17.1k
Pell
25%
Median debt
$20.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.1k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
58%
SAT range
880 - 1200
ACT range
20 - 27
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Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
CommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (24)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyMusicHistoryEnglish Literature
Natural Sciences
MathematicsChemistryEnvironmental Science
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About William Carey University
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- Where is William Carey University located?
- William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, MS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is William Carey University?
- William Carey University is a private university based in MS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at William Carey University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at William Carey University is approximately 58%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at William Carey University?
- William Carey University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,685 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend William Carey University?
- William Carey University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,153 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about William Carey University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with William Carey University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of William Carey University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). William Carey University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/william-carey-university