William Woods University
William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri. Founded in 1870, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Expanding its mission to address the need for graduate and adult-oriented programs, the institution became known as William Woods University in 1993. It began offering graduate degrees and admitting men as well as women into all of its programs. It enrolled 1,681 students in 2021.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Average net price: $26,569
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,426
- Graduation rate (150%): 46%
- Graduation rate (200%): 55%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 51%
- Student to faculty ratio: 16:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $42,401
- Median earnings (8 years): $42,138
- Median earnings (6 years): $39,265
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, distant
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Fulton, MO
Majors and programs
The most common programs at William Woods University include Sign Language Interpretation and Translation, Business Administration and Management, Equestrian.
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (36 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,889 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,197
- Business Administration and Management (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,853 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Equestrian (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $33,757 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,810
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,841 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,523
- Biology (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,378 4 years after graduation
- Psychology (10 bachelor's)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (6 bachelor's)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (5 bachelor's)
- Criminal Justice (5 bachelor's)
- Art (5 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 56%, Computer Science 4%, Health 17%, Biological Sciences 12%, Psychology 9%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
William Woods University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $19,042 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $19,042
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $19,587
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,217
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $25,359
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $25,809
- In-state tuition and fees: $30,340
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,340
- Books and supplies: $1,300
- On-campus room and board: $13,050
- Off-campus room and board: $9,548
- Off-campus with family: $8,132
- Typical cost of attendance: $44,690
- Sticker vs net gap: 41%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 35%
- Federal loan recipients: 49%
- Average institutional grant: $19,233
- Average federal loan: $8,707
- Median debt at graduation: $21,983
Admissions
William Woods University admits 71% of applicants. Of students admitted, 24% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,567
- Admitted: 1,112
- Enrolled: 262
- Yield (first-choice signal): 24%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,426
- Women: 64%
- Commuter share (estimated): 47%
- Part-time undergraduates: 20%
- Age 25 and older: 30%
- Graduate students: 372
- Graduation rate: 46%
- Come back after freshman year: 58%
- First-generation: 30%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 8%
- Student to faculty: 16:1
- Professor salary: $56,930
- Associate professor salary: $53,825
- Assistant professor salary: $48,477
- On-campus housing capacity: 750
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the William Woods University acceptance rate? William Woods University admits 71% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does William Woods University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $19,042 a year after aid. Average net price is $26,569.
What majors does William Woods University offer? Popular programs include Sign Language Interpretation and Translation, Business Administration and Management, Equestrian, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Biology.
What is the average salary after William Woods University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,401 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the William Woods University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 51% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 46%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. William Woods University official site: https://williamwoods.edu.