| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
An independent voice in higher education, William Woods University distinquishes itself as a student-centered and professions-oriented university committed to the self-liberation and lifelong education of students in the world community.
William Woods University is a university in Fulton, Missouri, a community of about 12,000 people. WWU is a coeducational, independent, professions-oriented institution of 3,000 students, representing most states and approximately 20 foreign countries. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines in both campus and outreach settings. Since its founding in 1870, the mission of William Woods has been to provide a quality education while ensuring the development of the individual.
The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Unique programs of study include an internationally recognized equestrian studies program, a four-year American Sign Language interpreting program (one of only 25 in North America), the first juvenile justice degree in the state and a new criminal justice degree with homeland security emphasis.
William Woods University is related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Its athletics teams are known as the Owls.
Situated in mid-Missouri, the scenic 170-acre campus is about 100 miles west of St. Louis and 150 miles east of Kansas City. The state capital and the Lake of the Ozarks are nearby.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 40% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (American Midwest Conference) Baseball (American Midwest Conference) Track (American Midwest Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,700 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 420 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,418 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,625 | 27% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,951 | 94% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,537 | 59% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 86% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 19% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 457, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 572, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 86% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 23 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
