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 2,115 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



Majors
Offered
51
Fair
William Woods University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

William Woods University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 51 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 against other colleges.

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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
William Woods University student retention rate is fair at 70% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at William Woods University is average - 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at William Woods University is good, 10:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$26,000
High
Average tuition price is very high - about $25,000 per academic year. The additional fees at William Woods University not covered by tuition are around $1,000; this comes to $26,000 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
63%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,463 applications were submitted and 915 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
William Woods University provides 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 roughly 800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $5,200 a 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

William Woods University Location and Maps



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