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William Carey University
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 318 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
    94%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    —
    Average Housing Cost
    $3,000/ 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
    • 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%
    33%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.21 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%
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    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 43 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      44%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      42%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      14%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    —
    Music
    —
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 20 responses
    • 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%
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    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 26 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      12%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      12%
    • Parties? What parties?
      77%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 15 responses
    • Carey Fest-Homecoming
      80%
    • Graduation
      13%
    • Homecoming
      7%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    41%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.32 responses
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