William Woods University
Fulton, MO · Private
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William Woods University admitted 71.0% of applicants university-wide (1,112 of 1,567).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 71.0% | 1,112 | 1,567 |
| Men | 65.8% | 468 | 711 |
| Women | 75.8% | 631 | 833 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,112 admitted students, 262 enrolled (23.6% yield).
William Woods University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
William Woods University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $49,094/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,340 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,550 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $49,094/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $24,014 |
| $30k–48k | $22,967 |
| $48k–75k | $24,218 |
| $75k–110k | $29,491 |
| Over $110k | $29,428 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $14,000 - $17,000 per year (Presidential)
- President's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 - $9,000 per year (Merit)
- Discovery Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $1000/year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Music Performance Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- William Woods Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- William Woods Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $14,000 - $17,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 - $9,000 per year (Merit)
- Discovery Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $1000/year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Music Performance Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- William Woods Grant — Varies (Need Based)
William Woods University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcripts (with ACT/SAT for class placement)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Completed Academic History form
- Proof of health insurance
- Deposit of $250
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcripts (with ACT/SAT for class placement)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Completed Academic History form
- Proof of health insurance
- Deposit of $250
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
William Woods University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
William Woods University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,401
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 46.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 58%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,983
- At graduation
William Woods University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #395
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (34%), Foreign languages & linguistics (16%), Psychology (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 74% of class sections have under 20 students.
William Woods University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.