William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institute which has a very interesting history. The university originated as a Female Orphan School at the time of the American Civil War (1870) in Camden, Missouri. In the 19th century, the school moved to Fulton and expanded its academic programs so that females can gain an education.
In 1972, the school got the college status and changed the name from Daughters College to William Woods College. In 1993, it received its university status and become co-educational.
The mission statement of the university is to create a place for ethics, morals, liberation, and a lifelong educational community for the students. The William Woods University alumni are around 20,000 in numbers and are very inspiring and welcoming. The university also has an alumni association.
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The student-faculty ratio of the university is 10:1 so students get ample attention from professors.
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The student population is 2,076 which includes 896 full-time and 1,180 part-time students.
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The total graduation rate of the university is 54%.
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The headquarter of the university is at Fulton, Missouri.
Located in Fulton, MO, William Woods University is a private, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) university. The foundation of William Woods University was laid down in the year 1870. The motto of the William Woods University is Amor Vincit Omnia and its official colors are forest green and maroon. In addition to over 873 undergraduate students, WWU also boasts of over 1,280 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,153. The school has an academic staff of 239 who teach various courses to the students. William Woods University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At WWU around 78% are white, 6% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 5% are Non-resident alien. Further, around 82% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 72% of the students are females and 28% are males. In its 150 years of existence, WWU has produced several known personalities like Helen Stephens, Carol Bartz, Luann Ridgeway, and Gina Loudon. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, WWU offers around 148 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. The total endowment of the William Woods University is around $20 million (2018).
