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William Woods University
Most applicants get into William Woods University — 71% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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William Woods University anchors the college town of Fulton, MO, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Biology, General, where graduates median $56,378 four years out. Faculty pay averages $68,484 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,300 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 58% of first-years come back for a second year.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, William Woods University received 1,133 applications and admitted 844 (74.5%), with 232 enrolling.
How William Woods University compares
| William Woods University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,340 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,401 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, William Woods University's median earnings are $42,401 — below the Missouri benchmark of $47,885. Weigh that against the $30,340 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
William Woods University lists tuition at $30,340 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. William Woods University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $30,340 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,300 undergraduates, William Woods University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
46.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a William Woods University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at William Woods University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | $56,378 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,853 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,841 |
| American Sign Language | $49,889 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $33,757 |
Median earnings for these 5 William Woods University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $42,401 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional William Woods University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is William Woods University's acceptance rate?
74.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 844 admitted from 1,133 applicants.
How much does William Woods University cost?
At William Woods University, published tuition is $30,340 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is William Woods University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do William Woods University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,401 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Westminster College — 79.2% admitted
- Southeast Missouri State University — 73.5% admitted
- Stephens College — 77.2% admitted
- Southwest Baptist University — 68.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.