William Woods University

Take your love of horses to a higher level!
William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.
Explore equestrian programs
Advance your career without ever leaving it.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.
Explore graduate programs
Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help!
The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…
Complete the assessment
MIS is a degree program with above-average earning potential.
Over the last eight years, 100% of Management Information Systems (MIS) grads were employed within six months after graduating. Our 2019 MIS grads were all gainfully employed before graduation.
Take your tech skills to the next level
Shape the conversation.
Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.
Unique opportunities in American Sign Language
Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture.
Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.
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Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served.
Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.
Unique opportunities for military
Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019
“There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”
Unique opportunities for international students
Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move!
Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.
Discover limitless opportunities in Exercise Science

Flourish at William Woods

Your dedication, your desire, your dogged persistence. We are a community of teachers, mentors, and friends routinely exceeding all expectation.
LEAD awards… up to $5,000 for getting involved.
Passionate faculty… inspiring your success.
Amazing coaches… mentoring dozens of NAIA scholar athletes.
Study abroad… short-stays and semester-long immersions.
Big school facilities… biology labs, television studios and more.
My hometown, Fulton… enjoy simple pleasures in Missouri’s best small town.
Find new faces… make friends from 35 states and a dozen countries.

Upcoming Events

OCT

03

Thursday , 7:30pm

Men on Boats

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men on Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado.
SEP

19

Thursday , 8:30am

Exercise Science Day

SEP

19

Thursday , 8:30am

Education Day

OCT

18

Friday

Autumn at the Woods
NOV

08

Friday , 8:15am

Discovery Day

NOV

21

Thursday , 7:30pm

Twas the Night Before Christmas

JAN

23

Thursday , 4pm

Visual and Performing Arts Day
FEB

17

Monday , 8:15am

Discovery Day

FEB

20

Thursday , 7:30pm

Pride and Prejudice

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News: The Woods Today

First week of 2019 fall semester classes yields enrollment gains at William Woods University

August 23, 2019

Meet the William Woods University Advancement Team

August 20, 2019

William Woods welcomes new faculty as fall semester begins

August 19, 2019

Freelance digital photographer to bring “Absurd In The World” exhibit to William Woods University

August 16, 2019

Recent visit by Miss Rodeo Missouri highlights WWU’s national equestrian leadership status

August 13, 2019

William Woods University equestrians shine at Missouri State Fair

August 07, 2019

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William Woods University stands among Missouri's best colleges, known for top programs in Equestrian Studies, American Sign Language, a growing number of graduate offerings in education and business, and adult degree completion.

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Take your love of horses to a higher level! William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.

Advance your career without ever leaving it. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.

Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help! The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…

MIS is a degree program with above-average earning potential. Over the last eight years, 100% of Management Information Systems (MIS) grads were employed within six months after graduating. Our 2019 MIS grads were all gainfully employed before graduation.

Shape the conversation. Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.

Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture. Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.

Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served. Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.

Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019 “There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”

Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move! Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.

Flourish at William Woods

Explore Academics

Take your love of horses to a higher level!
William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.

Advance your career without ever leaving it.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.

Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help!
The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…

MIS is a degree program with above-average earning potential.
Over the last eight years, 100% of Management Information Systems (MIS) grads were employed within six months after graduating. Our 2019 MIS grads were all gainfully employed before graduation.

Shape the conversation.
Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.

Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture.
Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.

Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served.
Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.

Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019
“There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”

Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move!
Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.