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William Carey University Women's Basketball

The William Carey University women's basketball program competes in NAIA as a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The program is better funded than 36% of NAIA women's basketball programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 52% of NAIA women's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 66% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
14
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern States Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,639
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
58%
State
Mississippi
City
Hattiesburg
Address
710 William Carey Parkway
Staff
Jessica Garriga
Head Coach
(601) 318-6567·View profile
Cotoria Blackmon
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
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C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 36% of NAIA women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$419,838
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$126,269
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$29,657
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$584
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$10,929
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 52% of NAIA women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
80%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$37,639
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$43,087
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 66% of NAIA women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$13,500
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$13,500
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$7,260
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,052
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (601) 318-6051

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