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William Carey University
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William Carey University
Websiteurl
wmcarey.edu
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1957
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
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HeadquartersHattiesburg, United States
HQ citystring
Hattiesburg
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
higher education services, undergraduate degree programs, graduate professional education, online distance learning, healthcare professional training
Industry3 codes
1Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities
CodeEDAHABAJPrimaryYes
2Online Nonprofit Universities
CodeEDAHALAKPrimaryNo
3Christian Colleges with Theological Programs
CodeEDAHAKAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools61131
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Higher Education
Revenue model3 records
1Tuition and Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, covering instructional costs and academic services

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2Government Grants
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Grant funding from state agencies such as the Mississippi Department of Education to fund specific educational programs

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3Foundation Grants
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Private foundation grants such as the Robert M. Hearin Foundation funding for teacher education initiatives

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Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details3 tiers
1Undergraduate Programs
ModelSubscription
Notes

Tuition rates available through university business office; Net Price Calculator available for estimated costs

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2Graduate Programs
ModelSubscription
Notes

Graduate tuition rates available through university business office

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3Online Programs
ModelSubscription
Notes

Online learning options available; specific rates through financial aid office

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1WCUCOM
Description

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine - the osteopathic medical school of William Carey University

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Core offering1 text field

William Carey University is a private, nonprofit Christian institution of higher education that delivers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across multiple schools (Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Education, Business, Music, Pharmacy) and disciplines. Educational services are delivered through three physical campuses (Hattiesburg, Biloxi/Tradition, Baton Rouge) and an online learning platform (Carey Online), serving traditional students, graduate students, online learners, and international students.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • Six year graduation rate of 60% for 2018 cohort
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Product overview1 text field

William Carey University is a Christian university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across multiple campuses (Hattiesburg, Tradition/Biloxi, Baton Rouge, and online). The university provides 33 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate/doctoral programs through distinct academic schools and colleges including the College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), Schools of Nursing, Business, Education, Music, and Pharmacy, along with Physical Therapy and Health Information Management programs. Educational delivery spans traditional on-campus instruction, online learning via Carey Online using Canvas LMS, and the Indigo Portal student information system. Programs are accredited by respective professional bodies including CAEP (Education), CCNE (Nursing), COCA (Osteopathic Medicine), IACBE (Business), CAPTE (Physical Therapy), ACPE (Pharmacy), and NASM (Music).

Product and service11 records
1Undergraduate Majors
CategoryAcademic Program
2Graduate Programs
CategoryAcademic Program
3William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM)
CategoryAcademic Program
4School of Nursing
CategoryAcademic Program
5Physical Therapy Program
CategoryAcademic Program
6School of Pharmacy
CategoryAcademic Program
7School of Business
CategoryAcademic Program
8School of Education
CategoryAcademic Program
9Donald and Frances Winters School of Music
CategoryAcademic Program
10Health Information Management
CategoryAcademic Program
11Carey Online (Online Learning)
CategoryAcademic Delivery Platform
Scale indicator6 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

William Carey University participates in SARA, authorized to offer online classes and programs to students from other SARA member states. SARA provides interstate reciprocity for postsecondary distance education.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Belhaven University
TypeDirect peer
Description

Private Christian university in Jackson, MS with similar undergraduate and graduate program mix, faith-based mission, and comparable regional footprint — the closest like-for-like in Mississippi.

2Mississippi College
TypeDirect peer
Description

The largest private university in Mississippi, Baptist-affiliated, offering comparable undergraduate majors and graduate/professional programs (law, business, education, nursing) — a direct regional competitor for the same student segments.

3University of Southern Mississippi
TypeRegional player
Description

Public R2 research university headquartered in Hattiesburg (same city as WCU's main campus); competes for faculty, students, and grant-funded programs in education, nursing, and business.

4Southeastern Louisiana University
TypeRegional player
Description

Public regional university serving the same North Shore/Baton Rouge-adjacent market as WCU's Baton Rouge site, with overlapping education, nursing, and business programs — relevant for non-profit peer benchmarking.

5Anderson University
TypeDirect peer
Description

Private Baptist-affiliated university in South Carolina with comparable program breadth (undergraduate, graduate, online) and similar faith-based positioning; useful benchmark for tuition, enrollment, and online scaling strategy.

6Houston Christian University
TypeDirect peer
Description

Private faith-affiliated university (formerly Houston Baptist) offering similar portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and nursing programs; useful peer for assessing how mid-sized Christian universities scale online and healthcare programs.

7Louisiana Christian University
TypeDirect peer
Description

Private Baptist-affiliated university in Pineville, LA — direct competitor for the same Louisiana student market, overlapping in education, business, and arts programs.

8Tougaloo College
TypeRegional player
Description

Private HBCU near Jackson, MS with comparable size and program portfolio; useful benchmark for diversity outcomes, enrollment composition, and small-private-college economics in the same regional market.

9Samford University
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Larger Baptist-affiliated private university in Birmingham, AL with broader scale (more doctoral programs, law school, pharmacy) — useful incumbent benchmark for understanding scale economics across faith-based private universities.

10William Carey International University
TypeRegional player
Description

Separately chartered but name-adjacent Christian higher education institution; useful reference for cross-cultural / missions-oriented program design even though organizationally distinct.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment6 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Subsidiaries6 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance10 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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William Carey University

Higher Educationwmcarey.edu

William Carey University firmographics

Firmographics
Name
William Carey University
Legal name
William Carey University
Website
https://wmcarey.edu
Company type
Private
Founded year
1957
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

William Carey University industry classification

Industry
Product category
Higher Education
NAICS
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries
Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

  • Higher education services
  • Undergraduate degree programs
  • Graduate professional education
  • Online distance learning
  • Healthcare professional training

Where William Carey University is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Hattiesburg
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

William Carey University business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, covering instructional costs and academic services
  2. Government Grants: Grant funding from state agencies such as the Mississippi Department of Education to fund specific educational programs
  3. Foundation Grants: Private foundation grants such as the Robert M. Hearin Foundation funding for teacher education initiatives

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Subscription—Undergraduate Programs
Subscription—Graduate Programs
Subscription—Online Programs

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

William Carey University product offering

Product offering

Core offering

William Carey University is a private, nonprofit Christian institution of higher education that delivers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across multiple schools (Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Education, Business, Music, Pharmacy) and disciplines. Educational services are delivered through three physical campuses (Hattiesburg, Biloxi/Tradition, Baton Rouge) and an online learning platform (Carey Online), serving traditional students, graduate students, online learners, and international students.

Product overview

William Carey University is a Christian university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across multiple campuses (Hattiesburg, Tradition/Biloxi, Baton Rouge, and online). The university provides 33 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate/doctoral programs through distinct academic schools and colleges including the College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), Schools of Nursing, Business, Education, Music, and Pharmacy, along with Physical Therapy and Health Information Management programs. Educational delivery spans traditional on-campus instruction, online learning via Carey Online using Canvas LMS, and the Indigo Portal student information system. Programs are accredited by respective professional bodies including CAEP (Education), CCNE (Nursing), COCA (Osteopathic Medicine), IACBE (Business), CAPTE (Physical Therapy), ACPE (Pharmacy), and NASM (Music).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • WCUCOM: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine - the osteopathic medical school of William Carey University
  • Donald and Frances Winters School of Music

Products and services

  • Undergraduate Majors
  • Graduate Programs
  • William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM)
  • School of Nursing
  • Physical Therapy Program
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • Donald and Frances Winters School of Music
  • Health Information Management
  • Carey Online (Online Learning)

Quantifiable outcome

  • Six year graduation rate of 60% for 2018 cohort
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use William Carey University

Customer profile

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

William Carey University technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

William Carey University partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

William Carey University competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Belhaven University: Private Christian university in Jackson, MS with similar undergraduate and graduate program mix, faith-based mission, and comparable regional footprint — the closest like-for-like in Mississippi.
  • Mississippi College: The largest private university in Mississippi, Baptist-affiliated, offering comparable undergraduate majors and graduate/professional programs (law, business, education, nursing) — a direct regional competitor for the same student segments.
  • Anderson University: Private Baptist-affiliated university in South Carolina with comparable program breadth (undergraduate, graduate, online) and similar faith-based positioning; useful benchmark for tuition, enrollment, and online scaling strategy.
  • Houston Christian University: Private faith-affiliated university (formerly Houston Baptist) offering similar portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and nursing programs; useful peer for assessing how mid-sized Christian universities scale online and healthcare programs.
  • Louisiana Christian University: Private Baptist-affiliated university in Pineville, LA — direct competitor for the same Louisiana student market, overlapping in education, business, and arts programs.

Regional players

  • University of Southern Mississippi: Public R2 research university headquartered in Hattiesburg (same city as WCU's main campus); competes for faculty, students, and grant-funded programs in education, nursing, and business.
  • Southeastern Louisiana University: Public regional university serving the same North Shore/Baton Rouge-adjacent market as WCU's Baton Rouge site, with overlapping education, nursing, and business programs — relevant for non-profit peer benchmarking.
  • Tougaloo College: Private HBCU near Jackson, MS with comparable size and program portfolio; useful benchmark for diversity outcomes, enrollment composition, and small-private-college economics in the same regional market.
  • William Carey International University: Separately chartered but name-adjacent Christian higher education institution; useful reference for cross-cultural / missions-oriented program design even though organizationally distinct.

Broad incumbents

  • Samford University: Larger Baptist-affiliated private university in Birmingham, AL with broader scale (more doctoral programs, law school, pharmacy) — useful incumbent benchmark for understanding scale economics across faith-based private universities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

William Carey University social profiles

Digital presence

William Carey University compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance10 records

William Carey University financial estimates

Financial estimate

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William Carey University leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

William Carey University subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries6 records

William Carey University funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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William Carey University M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about William Carey University

What does William Carey University do?

William Carey University is a private, nonprofit Christian institution of higher education that delivers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across multiple schools (Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Education, Business, Music, Pharmacy) and disciplines. Educational services are delivered through three physical campuses (Hattiesburg, Biloxi/Tradition, Baton Rouge) and an online learning platform (Carey Online), serving traditional students, graduate students, online learners, and international students.

Is William Carey University a public or private company?

William Carey University is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was William Carey University founded?

William Carey University was founded in 1957. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is William Carey University based?

William Carey University is headquartered in Hattiesburg, United States, in the North America region.

How does William Carey University make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Tuition and Fees are the primary driver. The others are government Grants and foundation Grants.

Who are William Carey University's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Belhaven University, Mississippi College, Anderson University, Houston Christian University and Louisiana Christian University. Regional players are University of Southern Mississippi, Southeastern Louisiana University, Tougaloo College and William Carey International University. Samford University is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does William Carey University have an API?

No public API is recorded for William Carey University.

What industry is William Carey University in?

William Carey University's product category is Higher Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHABAJ, Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities, with a secondary code of EDAHALAK, Online Nonprofit Universities. Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.

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American City Business JournalsSLU among 5 medical schools targeted in Trump admin DEI probeThe U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights launched investigations on Tuesday into five medical schools—Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Western University of Health Sciences, and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine—to determine whether their admissions practices violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by engaging in racial discrimination. The investigations follow President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order directing federal agencies to eliminate DEI ideology and ensure transparency in admissions processes at institutions of higher education. The Justice Department simultaneously announced that the University of California San Diego Medical School has been denying admission to white and Asian applicants in favor of lower-credential Black and Hispanic applicants.The Straits TimesUS Education Department probes medical schoolsThe US Education Department launched probes into five medical schools over their admissions practices on July 22, linking the investigations to President Trump's crackdown on diversity initiatives and alleged racial discrimination. The schools under investigation include Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The DOJ has simultaneously opened civil rights investigations into 15 medical schools, with schools defending their admissions practices as lawful and merit-based while advocates raise concerns about threats to academic freedom.MarketScreenerUS Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practicesThe U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights launched probes into five medical schools—Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine—over alleged racial discrimination in admissions. The action is part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education. The Department of Justice has also opened parallel civil rights investigations into 15 medical schools, including Yale University, UCLA, and UC San Diego, over similar allegations of bias in admissions.BeckershospitalreviewJustice Department opens DEI probes into 5 more medical schoolsThe Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has launched investigations into five additional medical schools for alleged racial discrimination in admissions, as part of a joint effort with HHS and the Justice Department's civil rights offices. The five schools named are Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The affected schools stated they received notice of the investigations on July 21 and indicated they comply with applicable federal laws and Supreme Court rulings on admissions.https://www.wlox.comWilliam Carey University set to launch ‘Investing in Teacher Assistants Initiative’ this summerWilliam Carey University will launch the 'Investing in Teacher Assistants Initiative' this summer, a scholarship program funded by a $300,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation. The program is designed to help teacher assistants across Mississippi earn their bachelor's degrees and become fully accredited classroom teachers. Dr. Teresa Poole, dean of the School of Education, stated the program is necessary to address the ongoing teacher shortage in the state.YahooWilliam Carey's Rural Health Summit offers insight to improved medical care in rural areasWilliam Carey University held its third Rural Health Summit to address rural healthcare shortages. The summit highlighted that only 4.3% of medical students come from rural areas and discussed state Medicaid reimbursement reforms. The university also sent students to rural hospitals and recruited from those areas.https://www.wdam.comInnova Prep welcomes Principal MurphyInnova Preparatory School announced that Zachary Murphy has been appointed as its new executive director and principal, succeeding outgoing principal Sharon Ladner. The appointment follows a recruitment effort coordinated with William Carey University to find leadership for the school, which was previously saved from closure by owners Steven and Wendy Farrell.UsnewsWilliam Carey University Gets $1.9M Teacher Recruiting GrantThe Mississippi Department of Education awarded William Carey University a $1.9 million grant to launch the Mississippi Teacher Residency Program, aimed at recruiting and training new teachers for K-6 special education. The fully funded master’s program targets career changers and will cover costs such as textbooks and assessments while requiring clinical experiences in specific Mississippi school districts.PR NewswireOsteopathic Emergency Physician Launches New Medical Disaster Drone for Audience of Homeland Security, Global Health OrganizationsTwo new disaster drones called HiRO (Health Integrated Rescue Operations) were demonstrated at John Bell Airport in Bolton, Mississippi, on December 6, 2016, delivering telemedical packages to victims and rescue personnel in a simulated mass casualty event before an audience including Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and representatives from Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, and the United Nations. The drones, developed by William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty and a medical student in response to the 2013 Hattiesburg tornado, incorporate telemedical kits capable of treating up to 100 people and include Google Glass for hands-free remote physician guidance. Hinds Community College collaborated on designing and building the drones, which officials say could be universally adopted for emergency and disaster response toolkits.