Hattiesburg, MS
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 58% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 774 | 426 | 212 | 55% |
| 2020 | 758 | 419 | 201 | 55% |
| 2021 | 470 | 270 | 153 | 57% |
| 2022 | 517 | 277 | 178 | 54% |
| 2023 | 571 | 331 | 204 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
191 of 350 women and 140 of 221 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
William Carey University has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 331 of 571 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
571 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 204 enrolled.
Yes. William Carey University requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 58% — it has become less selective.