Introduction
William Woods University (WWU) is simply referred to as
William Woods University
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 78.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $41,010 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 25 / 1225 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 14 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 74% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 2,302 |
Academics
WWU has seven academic departments offering both majors and minors in a wide variety of disciplines. Under the Art Department, the university offers majors in art education, communication, graphic design, speech and theater education, studio art and theater. The department offers minors in art, communication, music and theater. A major in communications, for example, will comprise of a foundation course in communication which is complemented by specialization in various fields of communication such as public relations, digital filmmaking, journalism and broadcasting.
Students seeking majors in the social sciences are served by the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department which offers majors in social work, legal studies, history, interpreting and political and legal studies. This department offers minors in criminal justice, social work, history and American Sign Language among others.
Other departments at WWU include the department of education (offering majors in elementary, middle school and secondary education), the department of business and economics (offering majors in accounting, business administration and management information systems) and the department of science and humanities (offering majors in biology, mathematics and English).
WWU has a well-regarded department of equestrian studies which offers majors and minors in equestrian science and equestrian administration.
The university offers various special programs to complement the student
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Admissions
WWU operates what it calls a
Financial Aid
Financial aid for students attending WWU is available in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs and student loans. Most of the grants and scholarships available are tied to academic performance requiring that applicants meet and maintain certain academic grades to qualify.
The Missouri Boys/Girls State Participant Award is available for students who are residents of Missouri who have obtained admission to the university with a minimum ACT score of 23 or a SAT score of 1050. Applicants must also be registered full-time. The award is available for one academic year and is valued at $1,000.
An award that has similar qualification requirements is the Missouri Boys/Girls Leadership Award which is available for any student who has served as a governor or governess of Missouri Boys/Girls State. It is valued at $2,000 for residential students and $1,000 for commuter students.
A host of scholarships is also available. The Amy Shelton McNutt Scholarship (which covers 75% of the tuition, room and board expenses of the recipient) is awarded to an incoming freshman who demonstrates high standards of leadership and scholarship. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 and an ACT of 31 or SAT of 1360.
The Distinguished Scholar Scholarship provides an unlimited number of awards to students with a GPA of 3.5, a SAT of 1330 or an ACT of 30 and amounts awarded per year could be as high as $17,000 per winner.
Other scholarships include the Presidential Scholar (over $10,000) and the Honors Scholar (up to $12,500).
WWU has always had close ties with the church and one of the awards available at the university is the Disciples of Christ Grant which provides money to cover 50% of the tuition expenses of the children of the church
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Students
Life at WWU is a fine blend of serious academic pursuits and absorbing student activities. Student activities at the university are coordinated by the Center for Student Involvement under which close to 40 clubs and organizations operate. The center encourages students to join existing clubs and organizations and to create new ones.
In line with the philosophy of the founders of the institution, the university is home to some religious/faith-based organizations, the most visible of which is the Campus Crusade for Christ. This organization organizes weekly meetings and its activities include prayer, public speaking and praise and worship. Students who are members of the Catholic faith also meet weekly under the banner of St. Peter
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Student Graduation Demographics
Athletics
WWU students take part in various athletic activities which include basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball and truck and field. The university
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