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William Woods University

William Woods University

Fulton, MO · Town · 1,300 students
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$26,569
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$42,401
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Fulton, Missouri, William Woods University is a close-knit institution best known for its nationally recognized Equestrian Studies program—the first in the nation to grant a four-year degree in equestrian science—alongside strong applied programs in American Sign Language interpreting, education, and business. Campus culture is vibrant and community-oriented, offering a supportive environment where students stay involved through competitive NAIA athletics, Greek life, and hands-on professional experiences. A hallmark of the university is the innovative LEAD (Leadership, Education, Achieving, Developing) program, which awards substantial annual tuition reductions to full-time residential students simply for participating in campus cultural, academic, and athletic events.

Wikipedia:William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri, United States. 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.

Location
Fulton, MO, 65251-2388 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
85 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$30,340
Housing & food (on campus)$13,050
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$49,094
Average net price$26,569
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,340
Housing & food (on campus)$13,050
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$49,094
Average net price$26,569
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$24,014
$30–48k
$22,967
$48–75k
$24,218
$75–110k
$29,491
$110k+
$29,428
Grants from the school
98% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $19,233
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
58%
Transferred
8%
Pell students: 26.3% · others: 55.0% 
8 yrs after starting
54% graduated · 2% transferred · 44% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$39,265
10 yrs after entry$42,401
Debt
Median at graduation$21,983
Monthly payment$233
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.5k
90th percentile$30,662
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 65.8% · women 75.8% 
Yield: 23.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$52,479
Independent
25%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
20%
Where first-years come from
In state (MO)
57.5%
Out of state
30.7%
International
11.9%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 18 · KS 12 · CA 6 · IL 5 · FL 4

Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
9%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$39,265
After 10 yrs
$42,401
American Sign Language31
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Biology, General14
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services11
Accounting and Related Services8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Psychology, General7
Agricultural Production Operations6
Fine and Studio Arts6
Social Work5
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management3
Legal Support Services3
Communication and Media Studies2
Education, General2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$19M
Full-time faculty
35%
Faculty salary
$5,707/mo
Teaching spend
$6,000
per student
Federal loans
49%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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