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William Carey University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the William Carey University men's basketball recruiting profile. William Carey competes in NAIA in the Southern States Athletic Conference from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Led by head coach Steve Knight, William Carey University pairs a 60% acceptance rate with a 60% graduation rate and a $15,469 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
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.
7,130
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
60%
State
Mississippi
City
Hattiesburg
Address
710 William Carey Parkway
Staff
Steve Knight
Head Coach
(601) 318-6415·View profile
Eric Burt
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 72% of NAIA men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
78%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
60%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$37,639
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$43,087
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 69% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$14,250
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$14,250
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,094
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$15,469
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 93% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$591,023
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$183,467
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (601) 318-6051

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