William Woods University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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William Woods University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,510 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1870 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Fulton, Missouri.

William Woods University is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at William Woods University.

Majors
Offered
48
William Woods University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Foreign Languages, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at William Woods University is fair at 75% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at William Woods University is below average - 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at William Woods University is good, 9:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - about $26,500 per academic year. The additional fees at William Woods University not covered by tuition are around $1,000; this comes to $27,500 per academic year.

Read the details about William Woods University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,487 applications were submitted and 914 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at William Woods University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
William Woods University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at William Woods University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
William Woods University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $5,400 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at William Woods University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, William Woods University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

William Woods University Location and Address

Postal Address:
William Woods University
One University Avenue
Fulton, Missouri
65251-2388, USA
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