William Woods University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5980 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1654 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1568 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 39 of 67 | In Missouri |
| # 2 of 2 | In Fulton, MO |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
71%
Avg. cost to attend
$27,092 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,342
Graduates
704
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Religion
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
William Woods University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 1,567 | 711 | 833 |
| Admissions | 1,112 | 468 | 631 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 126 | 134 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 64% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 13% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 8% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at William Woods University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
William Woods University majors
William Woods University has granted 4 associate degrees across 1 programs, 178 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 187 master's across 8 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Woods University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 56 | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 24 | 33 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 38 | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | - | 36 | - | - |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | - | - | 26 | - |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | - | 20 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | - | 20 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 15 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 14 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | - | 8 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 6 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 5 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 5 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 4 | - | - |
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | - | 4 | - | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | - | 4 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | - | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 3 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 3 | - |
| Social Work | - | 3 | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Communication, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 2 | - | - |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | - | 2 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 2 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| General Studies | - | 1 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 1 | - | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 4 | 178 | 187 | 58 |
Publications & Citations
William Woods University has published 110 scientific papers with 1,998 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
73
/ 1,538
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
47
/ 1,114
|
| Political Science |
46
/ 1,072
|
| Biology |
42
/ 1,081
|
| Sociology |
41
/ 893
|
| Psychology |
40
/ 907
|
| Environmental Science |
40
/ 730
|
| Law |
40
/ 1,065
|
| Computer Science |
38
/ 1,044
|
| Mathematics |
35
/ 618
|
| Engineering |
31
/ 499
|
| Philosophy |
29
/ 639
|
| Business |
27
/ 1,129
|
| Economics |
24
/ 1,231
|
| Ecology |
22
/ 366
|
| Geology |
21
/ 290
|
| Chemistry |
20
/ 834
|
| Statistics |
20
/ 498
|
| History |
20
/ 410
|
| Education |
19
/ 653
|
| Genetics |
19
/ 827
|
| Mathematics Education |
18
/ 329
|
| Development Studies |
16
/ 762
|
| Physics |
16
/ 492
|
| Geography and Cartography |
15
/ 463
|
| Biochemistry |
15
/ 802
|
| Paleontology |
15
/ 230
|
| Management |
13
/ 573
|
| Social Psychology |
13
/ 128
|
| Botany |
13
/ 65
|
| Health Science |
12
/ 598
|
| Art & Design |
12
/ 22
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
12
/ 449
|
| Archaeology |
12
/ 404
|
| Pathology |
12
/ 20
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
11
/ 423
|
| Radiology |
10
/ 19
|
| Marketing |
10
/ 192
|
| Machine Learning |
10
/ 284
|
| Linguistics |
10
/ 19
|
Annual publication & citation counts
6 Notable alumni
1. Luann Ridgeway
politician
Luann Ridgeway is an attorney who served in several elected government offices. A Republican, she served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives elected in 1992 and serving through 2002 and Missouri Senate elected in 2004 and serving through 2012. Ridgeway served as the Eastern District Commissioner of Clay County, Missouri, elected 2012 through 2020. She announced she...
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2. Shelley Keeney
1979-. (aged 47)
politician
Shelley Keeney is a former state representative from the U.S. state of Missouri having served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. She represented Missouri's 145th Legislative District, which consists of all of Bollinger County, Madison County, and the southern portion of Perry County, Missouri. She is a member of the Republican Party.
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3. Carol Bartz
1948-. (aged 78)
businessperson
business executive
Carol Ann Bartz is an American business executive, former president and CEO of the internet services company Yahoo!, and former chairman, president, and CEO at architectural and engineering design software company Autodesk.
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4. Jan Meyers
1928-2019 (aged 91)
politician
Janice Lenore Meyers was an American Republican party politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kansas.
All 6 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WWUWilliam WoodsThe Woods
Founded
1870
Motto
Amor Vincit OmniaLove Conquers All
Colors
forest green, maroon
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
255
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
One University Avenue Fulton, Missouri, 65251-2388 United States
City Population
13,000
Phone
8009953159
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