William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1040 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at William Carey University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 145 | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 132 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 56 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 41 | |
| 5 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 35 | |
| 6 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 30 | |
| 7 | Psychology, General. | 29 | |
| 8 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 22 | |
| 10 | Religion/Religious Studies. | 11 | |
| 11 | Music. | 11 | |
| 12 | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | |
| 13 | Communication and Media Studies. | 9 | |
| 14 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | |
| 15 | Social Sciences, General. | 8 | |
| 16 | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 7 | |
| 17 | Mathematics. | 6 | |
| 18 | International Business. | 5 | |
| 19 | Chemistry. | 4 | |
| 20 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 |
Showing top 20 of 24 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at William Carey University?
William Carey University has an acceptance rate of 60% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for William Carey University?
Admitted students at William Carey University typically score between 1040 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does William Carey University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at William Carey University is approximately $14,258 per year.
What is the graduation rate at William Carey University?
4-year graduation rate data for William Carey University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
