What William Woods is really about...

Okay, okay, okay. Yes, we have a bunch of horses. But we’ve also got the finest equine studies program in the nation. Four seats, unbelievable job placement, and a history of winning that’s hard to match. Yes, there are also ducks on campus. And several squirrels too. But we like animals and the place is pretty laid back.

This site is all about giving you a glance of some of the less serious pieces of life at William Woods. But it’s not the full view – and there is much more for you to discover about us. So, read on to learn a bit about who we are and what we really do to change people’s lives and give you limitless opportunities to grow and learn.

If you want to learn more, then complete this form and we’ll send you a clean copy of the viewbook that you’ve seen torn up and scattered all over campus in this site. No duck prints on it. We promise.

Better yet, schedule a visit to campus. We’ll take you on a tour. You can see our model courtroom. Visit the new Arts Center. Meet a professor. Check out the dining hall. And even tour the stables. If you’re feeling extra daring, you can feed the ducks in Senior Lake.

So...what’s WWU all about? Here are the ‘fast facts’.

At a Glance

Description: Independent, selective, coeducational, liberal arts university situated on a 179-acre residential campus
Enrollment: About 4,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students
Students: Represent more than 40 states and approximately 15 countries
Faculty: More than two-thirds hold P.h.D.s or terminal degrees in their fields
Student-Faculty Ratio: 14-1
Academic Programs: More than 50 program areas (see page 4 for complete listing); undergraduate, graduate, adult & evening, non-degree programs in traditional and outreach settings
Degrees: Associate, bachelor’s, master’s and educational specialist degrees awarded
Campus Life: 40+ student clubs and organizations representing virtually every interest, national sororities and fraternities, and an active intramural program
Athletics: 11 NAIA Division I teams—for men: baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, and volleyball; for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball
Financial Assistance: Average undergraduate financial aid package is $15,200
Scholarships and Awards: Provided for academic merit, leadership qualities, athletic success, and involvement (earn up to $5,000 through our innovative LEAD Program)
Mission: An independent voice in higher education, William Woods University distinguishes itself as a student-centered and professions-oriented university committed to the values of ethics, self-liberation, and lifelong education of students in the world community.
Accreditation and Affiliation: WWU is a member of numerous educational associations, local community organizations, and business organizations. Our accreditation is recognized as one of the more progressive private institutional members of the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association.

And the story behind all of these nifty facts? Well, one thing that stands out about William Woods is the dedication of its faculty. At many schools, your interaction with faculty members might be limited to the times you are in classes. Not at William Woods! You’ll have unlimited connections with professors! Imagine having lunch with faculty…or calling them at home with a question…or cheering beside them at a basketball game…or conducting research with them through our mentor/mentee honors program…or dropping by just to tell them how you’re doing.

At William Woods, you can. You will.

  • Develop Web pages for local businesses and organizations
  • Assist patients at the Missouri State Hospital
  • Spend 60 hours in educational classroom settings before the start of student teaching
  • Complete field studies at nearby Mark Twain National Forest
  • Go to trial in our high-tech model courtroom—a oneof- a kind opportunity that you won’t find anywhere else (unless you’re in law school)
  • Publish your research findings or present your results at a professional conference
  • Take applied riding classes in dressage, hunter/jumper, saddle seat, and western disciplines
  • Improve your American Sign Language skills at the Missouri School for the Deaf
  • Work with juvenile offenders who live in an on-campus learning laboratory through a unique partnership with Missouri’s Division of Youth Services
  • Log 1,500 clinical hours before graduation, as all our athletic training majors do
  • Conduct international research through grants from the National Science
    • Foundation—as early as your freshman or sophomore year
  • Participate in established theatre internship programs in New York or Hollywood
  • Study in locations such as British Columbia, the Dominican Republic, East Africa, Ecuador, Japan, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, or many other interesting locations

And this only scratches the surface. Learn more about what William Woods can offer you by visiting our web site, requesting more information, visiting campus, or contacting the admissions office.