The mission of William Carey University is to provide quality liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community. The individual student is encouraged to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. The university collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals to affirm its Baptist heritage and namesake - William Carey.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
410
550
SAT Math
450
510
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
19
26
ACT Math
17
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$8,415
$8,715
$9,015
Books and supplies
$1,410
$1,950
$2,850
Room and board (on campus)
$4,323
$4,511
$4,815
Room and board (off campus)
$4,323
$4,511
$4,815
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (601) 318-6153
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 85%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $2,500
State/Local Grants: $1,000
Institutional Grants: $4,500
Student Loans: $2,600
