Applying to William Carey

Acceptance RateSAT Median
57.97% 1,120
William Carey University's acceptance rate is 57.97% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 571 students applied and 331 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
William Carey's acceptance rate places 8th out of 16 Mississippi colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 22 at William Carey. William Carey's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 7 Mississippi colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to William Carey, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of William Carey University is 57.97% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 61.63%. 221 men and 350 women applied to William Carey and 140 men and 191 women students were accepted.
Among them, 106 men and 98 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at William Carey.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at William Carey
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants57122135000
Admitted33114019100
Enrolled2041069800
Acceptance Rate 57.97%63.35%54.57%--
Yield 61.63%75.71%51.31%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
William Carey University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 9 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 175 students (86%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at William Carey.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 580 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 420 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at William Carey. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at William Carey University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at William Carey
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total88011201200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460580620
SAT Math420540580
ACT Composite202227
ACT Math171725
ACT English192328
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
William Carey University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at William Carey. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply William Carey University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
William Carey Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of William Carey University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to William Carey.
Admission Information for Applying to William Carey
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/office/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wmcarey.edu/page/apply-to-carey
Calendar SystemQuarter
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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