William Carey University

William Carey University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 7,196 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 80% (IPEDS 2023).

William Carey University offers health-focused programs at the associate and bachelor's degree levels. Programs include Health/Health Care Administration/Management (associate and bachelor's), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associate and bachelor's), and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator (associate).

Located in Hattiesburg, MS, a regional hub in southern Mississippi, William Carey University serves a large student body with nursing and health administration programs, drawing students from across Mississippi and the surrounding Gulf South region.