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William Woods University

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.

Campus Location

One University Avenue
Fulton, MO 65251-1098
USA
Main Tel: 57364222512251
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

William Woods University Highlights

Where William Woods University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master9945
Bachelor24237
Post-master's certificate1832
Associate362

Students

The student enrollment at William Woods University was 2,189 in 2007 (1,776 full-time equivalent).

About 26% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 74% of the class.

Undergrads are 35% of enrolled students and graduate students are 65%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 16,080
Room$ 3,150
Board$ 3,250
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other$ 5,000

Financial Aid: William Woods University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  13
Without tenure; working toward tenure  40
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Housing and Meals

William Woods University provides on-campus housing for 757 of its 1,776 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

William Woods University Athletics

William Woods University is in the American Midwest Conference for major sports.

William Woods University 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) .

William Woods University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men80%
Women89%
All86%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal455-595
Math410-570

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (37 awarded)

  • Equestrian/Equine Studies

ART STUDIES (3 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (273 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (994 awarded)

  • Art Teacher Education
  • Education
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 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 (12 awarded)

  • Social Work

LAW (27 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Professions and Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (57 awarded)

  • 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 (0 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (14 awarded)

  • Journalism

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded)

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE (3 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Juvenile Corrections

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

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