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

Academic Statistics

Academics
B+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
83%
Part-Time Retention Rate
80%
Academic Calendar
Trimester
Research Funding per Student
$26
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
52%
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
    89%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
100%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.21 responses
Poll
95%
of students say professors care about their students' success.21 responses
Poll
90%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.21 responses
Poll
95%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.21 responses
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