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William Carey University (formerly William Carey College) is a church-affiliated institution founded in 1906. Its 64-acre main campus is located in the city of Hattiesburg, 85 miles southeast of Jackson.

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Private
studentType
Coed
2,101
Undergraduates
633
Men - 30.1%
1,469
Women - 69.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
93% of 465 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
21-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$21,860
Tuition and Fees
$14,550
Room and Board
$7,310
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
$15,000
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$17,500
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Academic Calendar System
Trimester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Hattiesburg Population
45,806
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New Orleans
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Mascot
Crusaders, Lady Saders
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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