William Carey University Admission Requirements
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William Carey University Admission Overview
William Carey University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year William Carey University admitted 60.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1040-1290 / ACT 19-25. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William Carey University requires the SAT or ACT.
William Carey University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for William Carey University
Acceptance Rate
The William Carey University acceptance rate is 60.3%. Last year, 507 of 841 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Mississippi.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into William Carey University and can you get accepted?
William Carey University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
48% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William Carey University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.46*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B+Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.46*
Average GPA
William Carey University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.46 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
*3.46 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
William Carey University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1040-1290Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 500
- Composite 1040
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 600
- Composite 1290
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at William Carey University typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. William Carey University ranks #3 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1290
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William Carey University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
93%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 17
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 25
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at William Carey University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. William Carey University places #6 among colleges in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to William Carey University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to William Carey University is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
William Carey University is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.3% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176479.
GPA calculator: William Carey University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026