by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 882 undergraduates in 2020, William Woods is a small, private university located in Fulton, Missouri. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, William Woods offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by William Woods can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our William Woods Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit William Woods Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", William Woods does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit William Woods Veteran Services . For more information, check out our William Woods for Veterans Guide.
William Woods offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
William Woods has a comparatively small, student body. There were 882 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 692 (78.5%). Part-time attendance was 190 (21.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 692 | 190 | 882 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, William Woods is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank William Woods #2307 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at William Woods by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the William Woods Diversity Guide.
William Woods has a total of 248 student athletes, 130 men and 118 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,444,861 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,982,874 |
| Net | $461,987 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to William Woods University Athletics