William Carey University, Hattiesburg (WCU)
Hattiesburg, MS| Region: | Southeast |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Baptist |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Crusaders |
| Website: | www.wmcarey.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Most Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $10,350 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $10,350 |
| Retention Rate: | 76% |
| Enrollment: | 5,885 |
| Year Established: | 1906 |
About WCU
With three locations in Mississippi, William Carey University’s main campus at Hattiesburg offers excellent academic opportunities in the Baptist tradition. Faculty and staff are dedicated to providing quality academics while supporting the intellectual and spiritual growth of the individual.
Students are able to earn a bachelor’s degree in several concentrations of the following disciplines:
• Arts and Letters
• Business
• Education
• Missions and Biblical Studies
• Music
• Nursing
• Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Graduate degrees are offered in a shorter list of programs, including a master’s degree in business, education, counseling, nursing, music and biomedical science.
William Carey University is committed to the concept that the more involved a student is with campus activities, the more invested he or she will be in their education. William Carey University encourages students to take advantage of on-campus student life, while student organizations offer cultural outlets.
Student support services are vital to the overall college experience and academic success. William Carey University offers academic advising and career counseling, peer mentoring, tutoring, academic workshops, and technology support.
William Carey University provides a supportive atmosphere to allow students to freely explore their academic pursuits.
WCU Map & Location
William Carey University, Hattiesburg
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Getting Around WCU
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Hattiesburg, MS
WCU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 3,505 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 163 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 5,885 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 2%
- African American: 37%
- Caucasian: 59%
- Asian: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 1%
| Latino | 2% |
|---|---|
| African American | 37% |
| Caucasian | 59% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 1% |
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