What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | William Carey University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 4 MAT 171 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 4 MAT 172 | |
| Biology | 3 | SCIENCES 3 BIO 101 (lecture only) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | SCIENCES 3 CHE 101 OR CHE 111 (lecture only) | |
| United States History | 3 | HISTORY 3 HIS 201 | |
| Psychology | 5 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 PSY 201 | |
| Statistics | 5 | MATH 3 MAT 270 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 ECO 201 |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 4 MAT 171 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 4 MAT 172 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 8 MAT 171 & MAT 271 | |
| Biology | 3 | SCIENCES 3 BIO 101 (lecture only) | |
| Biology | 4 | SCIENCES 3 BIO 111 (lecture only) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | SCIENCES 3 CHE 101 OR CHE 111 (lecture only) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | SCIENCES 6 CHE 111 & CHE 112 (lecture only) | |
| United States History | 3 | HISTORY 3 HIS 201 | |
| United States History | 5 | HISTORY 6 HIS 201 & 202 | |
| Psychology | 5 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 PSY 201 | |
| Statistics | 5 | MATH 3 MAT 270 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 ECO 201 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 ECO 202 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HISTORY 3 HIS 101 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HISTORY 6 HIS 101 & 102 | |
| European History | 3 | HISTORY 3 HIS 101 | |
| European History | 5 | HISTORY 6 HIS 101 & 102 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 HIS 369 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 SPA 101 & SPA 102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 SPA 101, 102, 201, & 202 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 PSC 201 | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTS 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted…ARTS 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted for Art Dept.) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | ARTS 3 MUT 161 (qualify for placement in Fresh. Theory II) | |
| Music Theory | 5 | ARTS 9 MUT 161, 162 & 163 (qualify for placement…ARTS 9 MUT 161, 162 & 163 (qualify for placement in Soph. Theory I) | |
| Art and Design Program | 3 | ARTS 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted…ARTS 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted for Art Dept.) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 PSC Elective | |
| Environmental Science (Biology) | 3 | SCIENCES 3 BIO 220 (lecture only) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 FRE 101 & FRE 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 FRE 101, 102, 201, & 202 | |
| French Literature | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 GMN 101 & GMN 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 GMN 101, 102, and 6 hours…WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 GMN 101, 102, and 6 hours of General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Language and Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 3 ENG 101 | |
| Language and Composition | 4 | ENGLISH 6 ENG 101 & ENG 102 | |
| Latin | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 6 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Latin | 4 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 12 General Foreign Language Elective | |
| Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 3 ENG 211 | |
| Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGLISH 6 ENG 211 & ENG 212 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 3 | SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not…SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted for Physics Dept.) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 4 | SCIENCES 3 PHY 10 (lecture only) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based (w/lab) | 4 | SCIENCES 4 PHY 101 lecture and lab | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 3 | SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not…SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted for Physics Dept.) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 4 | SCIENCES 3 PHY 102 (lecture only) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based (w/lab) | 4 | SCIENCES 4 PHY 102 lecture and lab | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not…SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted for Physics Dept.) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not…SCIENCES 3 General Elective hours (AP not accepted for Physics Dept.) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | WORLD LANG. & CUL. 3 3 credit hours of Spanish Elective |
Source: wmcarey.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 114 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 92 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 38 |
| Psychology | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| General Studies | 26 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 23 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 8 |
| Social Sciences | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 |
| Christian Studies | 5 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 5 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| History | 4 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference
Archery, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Hattiesburg, MS
156,575 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.8 of 20
Elevation
179 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
38°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
96 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,080 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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