William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS is home to William Carey University. Hattiesburg is a small city. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. William Carey University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.

Course Topics

Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.

William Carey University Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 580. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Faculty

William Carey University has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

The school has 2,678 enrolled students. A very high share of students at William Carey University are female.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. William Carey University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. William Carey University values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of William Carey University is to provide quality liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community. The individual student is encouraged to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. The university collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals to affirm its Baptist heritage and namesake - William Carey."