- Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–690 reading and writing, 500–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $17,192 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what William Carey University reported: an acceptance rate of 60% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. William Carey University reviews each application.
William Carey University GPA requirements
William Carey University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and William Carey University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
William Carey University acceptance rate
William Carey University admitted 507 of 841 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
William Carey University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with 3,052 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered William Carey University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1122 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What William Carey University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
William Carey University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,192 a year at William Carey University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into William Carey University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. William Carey University admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does William Carey University look for?
William Carey University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at William Carey University?
A lot: William Carey University requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into William Carey University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. William Carey University admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at William Carey University?
William Carey University's acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 507 of 841 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does William Carey University require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. William Carey University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 93% sent ACT scores.
What are William Carey University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of William Carey University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–690 in reading and writing and 500–600 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does William Carey University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,192 a year at William Carey University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does William Carey University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. William Carey University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does William Carey University consider legacy status?
No. William Carey University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check William Carey University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: William Carey UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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