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How strong are the academics at William Woods University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

William Woods University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on William Woods' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at William Woods University:

72%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are William Woods University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
7.2
11.76
16.32
20.88
25.44
30

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Equestrian/Equine Studies 11
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 28
  • Accounting 8
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 2
  • Communication and Media Studies 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Education, General 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Social Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 30
  • American Sign Language (ASL) 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
  • Juvenile Corrections 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 7
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 1
  • Human Services, General 1
  • Human Services, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Music, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Graphic Design 0

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