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William Carey University
#4 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 303 reviews
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    William Carey University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    57%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    85%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    100%
    Academic Calendar
    Trimester
    Research Funding per Student
    $69
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      84 Graduates
    • Psychology
      67 Graduates
    • Business
      55 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      50 Graduates
    • Biology
      38 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      31 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      30 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      25 Graduates
    • English
      12 Graduates
    • Biblical Studies
      10 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.11 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Female Professors
    49%
    Male Professors
    51%
    Average Professor Salary
    $65,424
    Poll
    73%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.11 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      7%
    • Asian American
      1%
    • Hispanic
      1%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      1%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      88%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    100%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.22 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.22 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.22 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.22 responses
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