William Woods University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
William Woods University is a private research university in Fulton, Missouri, enrolling about 1,300 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 70.96% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,401 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,340
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,569 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 70.96% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,300 79.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 29.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,657
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,133
- Room & Board: $13,050 annual estimate
William Woods University: what the data shows
Common questions about William Woods University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is William Woods University?
William Woods University is located in Fulton, MO (ZIP 65251-2388).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is William Woods University public or private?
William Woods University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does William Woods University cost?
Published tuition: $30,340.
Average net price after aid: $26,569.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,014 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,967 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,218 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,491 |
| $110,001+ | $29,428 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $121,360.
How hard is it to get into William Woods University?
Admission rate: 70.96%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is William Woods University?
Total enrollment: 1,300 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,657 students.
Graduate enrollment: 704 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at William Woods University?
150%-time completion rate: 46.81%.
First-year retention: 58.0%.
What do graduates of William Woods University earn?
Median earnings: $39,265 six years after entry; $42,401 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,983.
34.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is William Woods University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (114 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (57 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (38 completions)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (36 completions)
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration (26 completions)
- Equestrian/Equine Studies (20 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (20 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Psychology, General (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is William Woods University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 70.96%; completion rate 46.81%; median earnings $42,401 at 10 years; net price $26,569. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,340
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Woods University was $30,340.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,569
2024 Value
In 2024 William Woods University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,569.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,276 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,569 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$121,360 4-Year Tuition
$13,050 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$44,690 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$178,760 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for William Woods University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at William Woods University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for William Woods University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,650 | $20,650 | $21,728 |
| 2014 | $21,260 | $21,260 | $21,058 |
| 2015 | $22,160 | $22,160 | $23,425 |
| 2016 | $23,040 | $23,040 | $20,461 |
| 2017 | $23,260 | $23,260 | $21,619 |
| 2018 | $24,110 | $24,110 | $21,098 |
| 2019 | $24,830 | $24,830 | $24,593 |
| 2020 | $25,930 | $25,930 | $24,454 |
| 2021 | $26,730 | $26,730 | $23,717 |
| 2022 | $27,480 | $27,480 | $23,531 |
| 2023 | $28,860 | $28,860 | $22,270 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70.96% Acceptance Rate
1,133 Total Applicants
844 Students Admitted
232 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
William Woods University reported total enrollment of about 1,300 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.1%), Black or African American (15.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). About 34.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at William Woods University in 2024 is 1,300 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,657 students. Graduate enrollment is about 704 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.55% 100% Completion Time
46.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.55% of students graduating from William Woods University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for William Woods University.
Return on Investment
$21,983 Median Student Debt
$42,401 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
298.97% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for William Woods University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 114 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 57 completions
3. Curriculum and Instruction: 38 completions
4. Sign Language Interpretation and Translation: 36 completions
5. Superintendency and Educational System Administration: 26 completions
6. Equestrian/Equine Studies: 20 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 20 completions
8. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 15 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14 completions
Most popular programs at William Woods University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for William Woods University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for William Woods University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,707
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,000
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
William Woods University is a private non-profit institution located in Fulton, MO, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Curriculum and Instruction. Enrollment is approximately 1,300 students. Student body composition includes White (57.1%), Black or African American (15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). The admission rate is 70.96%. The 150%-time completion rate is 46.81%. Approximately 34.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Fulton, MO 65251-2388
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
William Woods University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Woods University located?
William Woods University is located in Fulton, MO.
What is William Woods University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at William Woods University is 71.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,133 applicants and 844 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does William Woods University cost?
Reported tuition is $30,340 and average net price is $26,569 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,050 annually.
What is the student body demographics at William Woods University?
William Woods University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,657 students, White (57.1%), Black or African American (15.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend William Woods University?
About 29.8% of students at William Woods University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of William Woods University earn?
Median earnings are $39,265 six years after entry and $42,401 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at William Woods University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do William Woods University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,983.
Is William Woods University public or private?
William Woods University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fulton, MO.
Is William Woods University an HBCU?
No. William Woods University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is William Woods University a tribal college?
No. William Woods University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is William Woods University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, William Woods University does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.5%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.