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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Mississippi Rank
Combining ranking factors for 15 schools that offer psychology degrees in Mississippi, William Carey University ranks #1.
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 2021 | BS | MA |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 5 |
Counseling Psychology | – | 5 |
Developmental Psychology | – | 7 |
General Psychology | 51 | – |
Research Psychology | – | 7 |
Total Graduates | 51 | 24 |
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.
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 University | 2021-2022 |
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 |
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 Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,516 | $10,614 |
Pell Grants | 788 | $4,734 |
Federal Student Loans | 738 | $8,511 |
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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