William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
William Carey University is a private urban institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1120.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,087 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,052.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Crusaders
History & Fun Facts
- •History William Carey University was founded by W.
- •Thames in 1892 as Pearl River Boarding School in Poplarville, Mississippi.
- •A disastrous fire destroyed the school in 1905, and in 1906, with the backing of a group of New Orleans businessmen, Thames reopened the school in Hattiesburg as South Mississippi College.
- •In 1953, the Mississippi Baptist Convention voted to make the college coeducational, which necessitated a new name.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1120
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,796
Programs (60)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average + city premium