At a glance
Average net price
$26,569
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
46.8%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
1,300
In-state tuition
$30,340
Out-of-state tuition
$30,340
Cost of attendance
$49,094
Median earnings (10y)
$42,401
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 58.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (27%), trades & services (25%), social sciences (21%).
- STEM10%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services25%
- Foreign languages19.8%~257 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business15.9%~207 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Agriculture13.2%~171 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education10.4%~136 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~100 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal3.3%~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.8%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.1%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.5%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.5%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
21 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 324 | $42,326 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 128 | $51,361 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 120 | $75,905 | — |
| American Sign Language. | Bachelor's | 101 | $29,826 | $25,287 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 90 | $35,878 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 71 | $33,302 | $24,812 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $25,545 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | $28,408 | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | $23,423 | $26,406 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 21 | $39,259 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About William Woods University
William Woods University is a mid-sized institution located in Fulton, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,300 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Foreign languages, Business, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at William Woods University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,569 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $30,340 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $49,094 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 46.8%, a average completion outcome. 58.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,401 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
William Woods University confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Foreign languages, Business, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (27% of credentials), trades & services (25% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
William Woods University accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Fulton, Missouri (town), William Woods University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about William Woods University
Q.How much does William Woods University cost?
The average net price at William Woods University is $26,569 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $49,094.
Q.What is the graduation rate at William Woods University?
William Woods University has a 6-year graduation rate of 46.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into William Woods University?
William Woods University admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do William Woods University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median William Woods University graduate earns $42,401 per year.
Q.What is tuition at William Woods University?
Published tuition is $30,340 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is William Woods University located?
William Woods University is located in Fulton, Missouri (ZIP 65251).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with William Woods University at their official website.