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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At William Carey University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $12,083 a year after grants, against $19,378 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$13,507
$6,409 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,083 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,863 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,556 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,257 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,378 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Graduation rate 64%, close to 57%
Profile closeness77/100
Blue Mountain College-Mississippi
Blue Mountain, MS
Same control type (private nonprofit)
Profile closeness40/100
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
Graduation rate 61%, close to 57%
Profile closeness85/100
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
Graduation rate 58%, close to 57%
Profile closeness67/100
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
Graduation rate 58%, close to 57%
Profile closeness55/100
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
Average net price $13,314, close to $13,507
Profile closeness38/100
Southeastern Baptist College
Laurel, MS
Same control type (private nonprofit)
Profile closeness19/100
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
Graduation rate 54%, close to 57%
Profile closeness78/100
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