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William Carey University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review William Carey University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$14,685

Average net price after aid

$17,052

Total attendance cost

$30,846

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William Carey University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$14,685

Out-of-state tuition

$14,685

Average net price

$17,052

Attendance cost

$30,846

William Carey University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with William Carey University.

Tuition

Per semester: $7,343

Annual: $14,685

Room and board

Per semester: $3,800

Annual: $7,599

Books and supplies

Per semester: $950

Annual: $1,899

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $3,443

Annual: $6,885

Attendance cost

Per semester: $15,423

Annual: $30,846

William Carey University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$58,740

Four-year attendance estimate

$123,384

Four-year average net price

$68,208

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

William Carey University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $14,685 and out-of-state tuition is $14,685. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists William Carey University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, William Carey University reports $14,685 for out-of-state tuition and $14,685 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$7,599

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$7,599

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,899

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$6,885

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$30,846

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at William Carey University pays approximately $17,052 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

57.97%

SAT Average

1,120

ACT Range

20-27

William Carey University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 57.97%. This means approximately 580 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,818 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

57.97%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$14,685

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$14,685

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$30,846

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$17,052

State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

24.58%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

25.49%

Share using federal loans.

What Does William Carey University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$14,685

Room and board

$7,599

Books and supplies

$1,899

Other expenses

$6,885

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$30,846

Average net price

$17,052

Average aid coverage

45%

$13,794 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at William Carey University pays approximately $17,052 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is William Carey University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.

William Carey University net price

$17,052

Mississippi average

$13,421

National average

$17,506

William Carey University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,685 and average net price at $17,052. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$14,685

Current net price

$17,052

Current out-of-state tuition $14,685
Current average net price $17,052

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

40.83%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$43,087

Undergraduates

1,818

10-Year Median Earnings - William Carey University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

William Carey University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends William Carey University?

Undergraduates

1,818

Completion rate

40.83%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

24.58%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

25.49%

Below national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 24.58% of William Carey University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 25.49% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

24.58%

Federal loan rate

25.49%

Students with any loan

75.92%

Average net price

$17,052

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at William Carey University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use William Carey University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$15,796

Median completer debt

$20,832

Median monthly payment

$221

Federal loan rate

25.49%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open William Carey University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review William Carey University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use William Carey University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$30,896,691

Faculty salary field

$6,124

Tuition revenue per FTE

$16,968

Instructional spend per FTE

$12,626

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

William Carey University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

William Carey University is listed at 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Address

710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare William Carey University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

William Carey University
Accept. rate
57.97%
Tuition
$14,685
Net price
$17,052
10-yr earnings
$43,087
Millsaps College
Accept. rate
49.03%
Tuition
$43,815
Net price
$25,291
10-yr earnings
$53,848
Mississippi State University
Accept. rate
76.32%
Tuition
$26,580
Net price
$15,501
10-yr earnings
$51,513
University of Mississippi
Accept. rate
97.78%
Tuition
$26,980
Net price
$13,164
10-yr earnings
$50,994
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$50,994

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is William Carey University tuition?

William Carey University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,685. In-state tuition is $14,685. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is William Carey University's average net price?

William Carey University's average net price in the local dataset is $17,052. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all William Carey University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with William Carey University.

What is William Carey University's acceptance rate?

William Carey University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 57.97%.

How much is William Carey University tuition?

William Carey University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,685.

What is William Carey University's average net price?

William Carey University's average net price in the local dataset is $17,052.

What does William Carey University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $15,423 for William Carey University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is William Carey University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,087 for William Carey University.

Is William Carey University accredited?

William Carey University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend William Carey University?

The local dataset lists 1,818 undergraduate students at William Carey University.

What percentage of William Carey University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for William Carey University in the local dataset is 24.58%.

What is the federal loan rate at William Carey University?

The federal loan rate for William Carey University in the local dataset is 25.49%.

Where should I verify William Carey University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with William Carey University or the latest official federal education data.