William Woods University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Fulton, MO that costs an average of $26,458 a year after financial aid, admits 71% of applicants and graduates 47% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,458
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
47%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,405

Private nonprofitTown (distant)1,300 undergraduates

Cost of William Woods University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$51,331
Tuition and fees, in-state$31,630
Housing and food (on campus)$13,572
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$26,458

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$26,668
$30,001–48,000$21,753
$48,001–75,000$19,929
$75,001–110,000$24,895
$110,001+$34,248

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with William Woods University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate71%
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate47%
First-year retention58%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,645
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$48,405
Rank in Missouri (earnings)33rd of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,000
Typical monthly loan payment$216 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans53%

Majors and programs at William Woods University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (34)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations52$47,677$22,000
American Sign Language67$39,453$14,000
Accounting and Related Services12——
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services31—$25,000
Agricultural Production Operations10——
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education———
Biology28—$26,750
Chemistry———
Communication and Media Studies4——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management8——
Criminal Justice and Corrections6——
Design and Applied Arts———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Education4——
English Language and Literature2——
Fine and Studio Arts11——
History1——
Human Services2——
Legal Professions and Studies, Other5——
Legal Support Services5——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Management Information Systems and Services1——
Mathematics1——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1——
Music———
Physics1——
Psychology17——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Social Work8——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35—$22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision———

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services36$84,841—
Business Administration, Management and Operations94$72,649$32,207
Educational Administration and Supervision189$50,605$27,876
Curriculum and Instruction72$47,268$22,862
Educational/Instructional Media Design16$45,004—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12$44,069—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Psychology———

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision117$82,825$38,751
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Avila UniversityKansas City$16,67588%$59,717
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Drury UniversitySpringfield$23,07858%$45,136
Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall$24,23069%$50,364
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout$13,11412%$47,246
Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis$27,03269%$49,360
Rockhurst UniversityKansas City$24,70270%$73,697

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About William Woods University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationFulton, MO
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates1,300
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitewilliamwoods.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is William Woods University's acceptance rate?

William Woods University admits 71% of applicants.

How much does William Woods University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $51,331 a year (tuition and fees: $31,630). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,458 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $26,668.

How much do William Woods University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $48,405 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 53 similar colleges in Missouri. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($47,677 a year after graduation).

What is William Woods University's graduation rate?

47% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.