William Woods University
Location and Contact Information
One University AvenueFulton, MO 65251-1098
USA
Main Tel: 57400000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
William Woods University, also referred to as The Woods or WWU, is a public, coeducational University located in Fulton, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1870. The University presently grants admission to more than 2,500 students every year, on average.
The academic departments of William Woods University include the following:
- Athletic Training
- Business
- Education
- Equestrian Studies
- Letters and Sciences
- Visual, Performing and Communication Arts
The student population is cosmopolitan in nature, with representatives from more than 10 foreign countries.
The athletic teams of the University are known as the Owls. The official mascot of the University is the Owl. The men's teams participate in golf, track & field, basketball, soccer, baseball, and cross country. The women's teams participate in softball, soccer, cross country, track & field, basketball, volleyball, and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,310 |
| Room | $ 3,500 |
| Board | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 5,000 |
Financial Aid
William Woods University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $10,919 |
| Institutional Grant | 99% | $8,758 |
| Federal Grant | 22% | $4,615 |
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,351 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $1,345 |
| State or Local Grant | 29% | $3,859 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 61% | $6,898 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $6,080 |
| Other Loan | 9% | $6,257 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to William Woods University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union College | Barbourville, KY | 1,421 |
| 2 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL | 4,291 |
| 3 | Rochester College | Rochester Hills, MI | 901 |
| 4 | Concordia University | River Forest, IL | 4,185 |
| 5 | College of Notre Dame of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | 2,935 |
| 6 | University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | 955 |
| 7 | Roberts Wesleyan College | Rochester, NY | 1,902 |
| 8 | Mount Saint Mary College | Newburgh, NY | 2,629 |
| 9 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | 1,589 |
| 10 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | 2,553 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 1,015 | 5 |
| Bachelor | 215 | 39 |
| Post-master's certificate | 126 | 2 |
| Associate | 20 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 40 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,305 in 2009-2010 (2,242 full-time equivalent).
About 19% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 81% of the class.
Undergrads are 33% of enrolled students and graduate students are 67%.
Students under 25 years old represent 40% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 76% Women 85% All 83%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-600 Math 440-565
Room and Board
William Woods University provides on-campus housing for 743 of its 2,242 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the American Midwest Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 99 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 90 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
William Woods University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Juvenile Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
