Is William Carey University a Christian college?

Yes. William Carey University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Mississippi Baptist Convention.

Where is chapel held at William Carey University?

Chapel is listed at Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium, Hattiesburg campus and Tradition campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Mississippi Baptist Convention · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $14,258 a year

Median debt at graduation: $20,832 (all students)

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William Carey University is a Baptist-affiliated university in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, rooted in Christian values and its Baptist namesake. Undergraduates on the Hattiesburg campus attend chapel each Wednesday and must attend seven programs each semester to pass it, and the Baptist Student Union holds a worship service on Monday nights. The 2026-27 core curriculum requires one Old Testament and one New Testament course, and the Cooper School of Missions and Ministry Studies offers Christian studies degrees.

Faith life at a glance

A week at William Carey University

Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses.

MonToday
- 11:30AMChapel
- 7:00PMWorship night
TueToday
No set time
WedToday
- 9:25AMChapel
ThuToday
No set time
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“BSU Campus Ministries exists to lead the university campus to know Jesus Christ, to grow in faith and compassion, and to go make disciples of all nations.”
Source: wmcarey.edu
“Carey BSU mobilizes students to take the gospel to the nations through the annual Summer Missions Program and short-term University mission trips.”
Source: wmcarey.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students must attend seven chapel programs each semester to receive a passing grade.

Source: wmcarey.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel is held Wednesdays from 9:25 to 10:05 a.m. on the Hattiesburg campus, and Campus Link worship meets Monday nights at 7 p.m.

Source: wmcarey.edu

Where do I find community?

The BSU holds weekly gatherings, ministry opportunities, retreats and Bible studies to encourage fellowship and growth.

Source: wmcarey.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can serve on summer missions or take short-term mission trips with the university.

Source: wmcarey.edu

Academic Excellence

66 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score60%
First-year retention 20% of score78%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,122 · ACT 22
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$12,293

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (Spiritual Emphasis Week and Missions Week are the two named annual weeks.)
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Baptist Student Union Bible studies, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible studies and the Church-Related Vocations Fellowship.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Office of Christian Development and Church Relations oversees the Baptist Student Union and church relations.)
Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Chapel is once a week on the Hattiesburg campus (Wednesdays) and on the Tradition campus (Mondays).)
Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Students must attend seven chapel programs each semester to pass chapel.)
Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Campus Link is a weekly Monday night worship service run by the Baptist Student Union.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (The official handbook lists chapel hours in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.)
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 2 courses (UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs) requires REL 1010 and REL 1020 of all undergraduates (2026-27 catalog).)
Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Both Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament are required of all undergraduates.)
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (The Cooper School offers Christian studies degrees, per the 2026-27 catalog.)
Service or outreach office: Yes (A staffed outreach program (After School Program) run by the Baptist Student Union.)
Missions trips offered to students: Some (Summer missions and short-term mission trips are offered each year; they are not required.)
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Local churches provide food and a devotion for a student lunch program.)
Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (Summer missions in North America or around the world, plus short-term trips abroad during the school year.)
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes

Worship and chapel

71 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is once a week on the Hattiesburg campus (Wednesdays) and on the Tradition campus (Mondays).)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapelwmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel is held in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus from 9:25–10:05 a.m. every Wednesday morning during the fall, winter, and spring trimesters”
  Chapel is held every Wednesday morning in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus during the fall, winter and spring trimesters.
  “Chapel is held on the Tradition campus on Mondays at 11:30 a.m.”
  Chapel is held on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. on the Tradition campus.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Students must attend seven chapel programs each semester to pass chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapelwmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In order to receive a passing grade, a student must attend seven chapel programs each semester.”
  Students must attend seven chapel programs each semester to pass chapel.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Campus Link is a weekly Monday night worship service run by the Baptist Student Union.)
Sources (1)
1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/weekly-activities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Link is a weekly worship service held on Monday nights at 7:00PM that meets in the King Student Center – Student Event Room (first floor).”
  The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly Monday night worship service in the King Student Center.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The official handbook lists chapel hours in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapelwmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel is held in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus from 9:25–10:05 a.m. every Wednesday morning during the fall, winter, and spring trimesters”
  Chapel is held every Wednesday morning in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus during the fall, winter and spring trimesters.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs) requires REL 1010 and REL 1020 of all undergraduates (2026-27 catalog).)
Sources (1)
1. University and General Education Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.wmcarey.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=770 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs) REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs”
  All undergraduates complete UEC 01 Biblical Studies: Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Both Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament are required of all undergraduates.)
Sources (1)
1. University and General Education Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.wmcarey.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=770 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs) REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs”
  All undergraduates complete UEC 01 Biblical Studies: Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (The Cooper School offers Christian studies degrees, per the 2026-27 catalog.)
Sources (1)
1. Owen and Elizabeth Cooper School of Missions and Ministry Studies | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.wmcarey.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=768 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Cooper School offers degrees and minors in Christian studies and intercultural studies as well as a minor in philosophy.”
  The Cooper School offers degrees in Christian studies.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Spiritual Emphasis Week and Missions Week are the two named annual weeks.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-2027: Spiritual Lifewmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Spiritual Emphasis Week, Missions Week, chapel services, and other special events comprise a large part of the spiritual atmosphere at the university.”
  Spiritual Emphasis Week and Missions Week are held as part of university spiritual life.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Baptist Student Union Bible studies, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible studies and the Church-Related Vocations Fellowship.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-2027: Spiritual Lifewmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The BSU seeks to provide opportunities for fellowship, Christian growth, and service by conducting weekly gatherings, ministry opportunities, retreats, and Bible studies.”
  The Baptist Student Union conducts Bible studies, weekly gatherings and retreats.
  “The organization holds regular Bible studies and athletic/social events throughout the year.”
  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds regular Bible studies.
  “The Church-Related Vocations Fellowship (Hattiesburg campus) meets each month for fellowship and dialogue.”
  The Church-Related Vocations Fellowship meets monthly on the Hattiesburg campus.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Office of Christian Development and Church Relations oversees the Baptist Student Union and church relations.)
Sources (1)
1. Church Relations | William Carey Universitywmcarey.edu/office/church-relations/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Office of Christian Development and Church Relations has a twofold purpose: to reach students for Christ and to equip students to reach others for Christ through the Baptist Student Union”
  The Office of Christian Development and Church Relations oversees student Christian ministry through the Baptist Student Union.

Missions and service

73 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (A staffed outreach program (After School Program) run by the Baptist Student Union.)
Sources (1)
1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/weekly-activities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “After School Program is a time where share the Gospel message with neighborhood children by helping them with their homework.”
  The Baptist Student Union runs an after-school program that helps neighborhood children with homework.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Summer missions and short-term mission trips are offered each year; they are not required.)
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/missions.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Carey BSU mobilizes students to take the gospel to the nations through the annual Summer Missions Program and short-term University mission trips.”
  The Baptist Student Union runs an annual summer missions program and short-term mission trips to take the gospel to other nations.
  “Carey BSU works with the Cooper School of Missions and Ministry Studies to take students, faculty, and staff on short term mission trips during the school year.”
  Short-term mission trips are offered during the school year with the Cooper School.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Local churches provide food and a devotion for a student lunch program.)
Sources (1)
1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/weekly-activities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Priority Lunch is a free lunch for students on Tuesdays at 12:00PM in the King Student Center – Student Event Room (first floor). Local churches provide food and a devotion during this time.”
  Local churches provide food and a devotion for a free Tuesday student lunch run by the Baptist Student Union.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Summer missions in North America or around the world, plus short-term trips abroad during the school year.)
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/missions.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “If you are interested in serving for all or part of a summer in North America or around the world, then we have opportunities for you!”
  Summer missions service is offered in North America and around the world.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/missions.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Carey BSU mobilizes students to take the gospel to the nations through the annual Summer Missions Program and short-term University mission trips.”
  The Baptist Student Union runs an annual summer missions program and short-term mission trips to take the gospel to other nations.

Strengths

Chapel is required of undergraduates on the Hattiesburg campus, with seven programs needed to pass each semester.
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapelwmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In order to receive a passing grade, a student must attend seven chapel programs each semester.”
  Students must attend seven chapel programs each semester to pass chapel.
All undergraduates take Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament.
Sources (1)
1. University and General Education Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.wmcarey.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=770 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs) REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs”
  All undergraduates complete UEC 01 Biblical Studies: Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament.
The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly Monday night worship service and runs summer and short-term mission trips.
Sources (2)
1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/weekly-activities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Link is a weekly worship service held on Monday nights at 7:00PM that meets in the King Student Center – Student Event Room (first floor).”
  The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly Monday night worship service in the King Student Center.
2. Missions | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/missions.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Carey BSU mobilizes students to take the gospel to the nations through the annual Summer Missions Program and short-term University mission trips.”
  The Baptist Student Union runs an annual summer missions program and short-term mission trips to take the gospel to other nations.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Baptist Student Union

Address: 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Location: On campus
Facilities: worship space in the King Student Center, office, student lounge

Source: wmcarey.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, wmcarey.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, wmcarey.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Baptist Student Union

Sources (1)

Baptist Student Union | William Carey Universitywmcarey.edu/office/bsu/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“BSU Campus Ministries exists to lead the university campus to know Jesus Christ, to grow in faith and compassion, and to go make disciples of all nations.”
The Baptist Student Union is the campus ministry for students.
“710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 bsu@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6161”
The Baptist Student Union's Hattiesburg address, email and phone.

Christian clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 3

Summer Missions ProgramOff campus
Summers
Summer service in North America or around the world, with the Mississippi Baptist student ministries.
wmcarey.edu
Short-term mission tripsOff campus
During the school year
Short-term trips with the Cooper School of Missions and Ministry Studies.
wmcarey.edu
After School Program
Helps neighborhood children with homework and shares the Gospel message.
wmcarey.edu

Worship and prayer 1

Campus Link worship serviceOn campus
Mondays at 7:00 PM
Weekly worship service with speakers and small group discussions, run by the Baptist Student Union.
wmcarey.edu

Retreats 1

Spiritual Emphasis Week and Missions WeekOn campus
Annual
Campus spiritual life events named in the handbook.
wmcarey.edu

Social life 1

Priority LunchOn campus
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Free lunch for students, with a devotion from local churches.
wmcarey.edu

Faith formation 1

Church-Related Vocations Fellowship
Monthly
Fellowship and dialogue for students considering church vocations.
wmcarey.edu

Clubs and groups 2

Baptist Student Union Bible studies
Bible studies, weekly gatherings and retreats run by the Baptist Student Union.
wmcarey.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Student-led group with regular Bible studies.
wmcarey.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

Wednesday9:25 AMThomas Fine Arts Auditorium, Hattiesburg campus · Chapel during the fall, winter and spring trimesters; the handbook gives the program as 9:25–10:05 a.m.
Monday11:30 AMTradition campus

Worship night 1

Monday7:00 PMKing Student Center, Student Event Room (first floor) · Campus Link worship service, weekly.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Student Handbook 2026-2027: Chapelwmcarey.edu/_assets/documents/translation.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is held in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus from 9:25–10:05 a.m. every Wednesday morning during the fall, winter, and spring trimesters”
Chapel is held every Wednesday morning in the Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus during the fall, winter and spring trimesters.
“Chapel is held on the Tradition campus on Mondays at 11:30 a.m.”
Chapel is held on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. on the Tradition campus.
Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Unionwmcarey.edu/office/bsu/weekly-activities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Campus Link is a weekly worship service held on Monday nights at 7:00PM that meets in the King Student Center – Student Event Room (first floor).”
The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly Monday night worship service in the King Student Center.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$12,224
$30,001–$48,000	$12,411
$48,001–$75,000	$15,320
$75,001–$110,000	$18,436
Over $110,000	$19,701

Full cost of attendance before aid: $29,651 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,113
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 31% · Women 69%
First-generation students College Scorecard	36%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	23%
Total students	5,448
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$14,258
Cost of attendance (per year)	$29,651
Median federal debt at graduation	$20,832
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	60%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	42%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	42%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	54%
First-year retention	78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$43,087
Admission rate	60%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$40
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $888 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	27%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1040–1290ACT 19–25

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1122
SAT reading & writing	540–690
SAT math	500–600
ACT composite	19–25
Test policy	Required

Value index: 66 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$82,147
Secondary education	$61,978
Business administration	$51,866
Criminal justice	$51,430
Kinesiology and exercise science	$47,152
Biology	$46,598
Teacher education	$42,389
Psychology	$38,325

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Bible/Biblical Studies, Chemistry, Communication studies, Education (general), English, Fine arts, Gerontology, Health administration, History, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, International business, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Music, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Pastoral counseling, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Social sciences, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Education	32%
Health professions	29%
Biology	8%
Business	7%
Psychology	6%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	14%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	23%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$8,094
Sports	NAIA · Southern States Athletic Conference
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	14 to 1
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	57%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$7,353IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 28% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)About 64 miles away
Nearest major airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)About 108 miles away
Town population	48,619Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	New OrleansAbout 95 miles away
Typical weather	49°F in January · 82°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Hattiesburg Chain Municipal Airport, MS, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.09	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is William Carey University a Christian college?: Yes. William Carey University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Mississippi Baptist Convention.
Where is chapel held at William Carey University?: Chapel is listed at Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium, Hattiesburg campus and Tradition campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 176479
Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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