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

Housing

Dorms
A-
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
93%
Undergrads in College Housing
—
Average Housing Cost
$3,162/ year
Poll
57%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.14 responses
Poll
47%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.34 responses

Food

Campus Food
B
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$3,060/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 18 responses
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  • The cafeteria is alright.
    50%
  • One cafeteria and a coffee house, Common Grounds
    28%
  • There are no food options on campus.
    11%
  • There is only a food vending machine.
    6%
  • We do not have housing or a cafeteria on our camp
    6%
37%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.19 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
B
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 13 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    23%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    62%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    8%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    8%

Safety

Safety
A-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
92%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.25 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 14 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    86%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    14%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 21 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    57%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    24%
  • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
    5%
  • Not very visible.
    14%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 41 responses
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    46%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    41%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    12%
Men's Varsity Sports
Track and Field: X-Country, Tennis, Golf, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Women's Varsity Sports
Track and Field: X-Country, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Softball, Basketball, Soccer

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
—
Music
—
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 20 responses
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  • Cafe du Monde Night
    20%
  • Free Float Fridays
    20%
  • Priority Lunch
    20%
  • Campus Link
    15%
  • Pizza Night
    15%
  • Halloween ball, winter formal, & fall festival
    5%
  • Skate night
    5%

Party Scene

Party Scene
C+
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 24 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    13%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    8%
  • Parties? What parties?
    79%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 13 responses
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  • Carey Fest-Homecoming
    92%
  • Homecoming
    8%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
—
Women in Sororities
—
40%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.30 responses
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