2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$11,676

Net Price

57%

Admitted

57%

Enrolled

60%

Graduation Rate

13/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

William Carey University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 5,738. In 2021, there were 75 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Mississippi and ranks #104 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

75

Total Enrollment

5,738

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for William Carey University

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#1

Mississippi Rank

Combining ranking factors for 15 schools that offer psychology degrees in Mississippi, William Carey University ranks #1.

#104

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., William Carey University ranks #104.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, William Carey University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Psychology.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Counseling and Applied Psychology5
Counseling Psychology5
Developmental Psychology7
General Psychology51
Research Psychology7
Total Graduates5124
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 470 students applied to the William Carey University. The university admitted 57% and 57% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Mississippi universities is 5,112. On average, all Mississippi institutions admit 71% and 27% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of William Carey University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 87%. Compared to all Mississippi four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for William Carey University is 60%, compared to 49% for all Mississippi universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare WCU to Mississippi Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of William Carey University to the average of all Mississippi four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

WCU

470

Applicants

57%

Percent Admitted

57%

Percent Enrolled

87%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

MS Colleges

5,112

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

27%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

49%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 233 or 52% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 218 or 48% part-time faculty members employed at William Carey University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 233 or 52%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

WCU

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

52%

Percent Full-Time

48%

Percent Part-Time

52%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MS Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

63%

Percent Full-Time

37%

Percent Part-Time

62%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at William Carey University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,500, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,875 and the average cost for graduate fees is $360.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend William Carey University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for William Carey University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$7,247
On-Campus Living Expenses$6,070
Total Living Expenses$13,317
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$13,500
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$28,717
In-State, Graduate Tuition$11,875
In-State, Graduate Fees$360
Total Graduate Expenses$12,235
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend William Carey University is $11,676. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare William Carey University to all Mississippi universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

WCU

$28,717

Cost to Attend

$10,614

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$11,676

Net Price

MS Colleges

$22,879

Cost to Attend

$9,475

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$11,528

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 173 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,516 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,614.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,516$10,614
Pell Grants788$4,734
Federal Student Loans738$8,511
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the William Carey University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

WCU

1,516

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

788

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

738

Federal Student Loans

24%

Federal Student Loans

MS Colleges

3,672

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,884

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

1,748

Federal Student Loans

24%

Federal Student Loans

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