William Woods University

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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.
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
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.
Explore the Biology program
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

01

Thursday , 7:30pm

An Enemy of the People

Adapted by Tom Isbel. In a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, a town must decide between cleaning up its contaminated spa and risk losing jobs or keeping its central industry open and continuing to make people sick.
AUG

24

Monday

John Fennell Virtual Exhibit

OCT

01

Thursday

Reunited Dash - Virtual 5K

OCT

09

Friday , 2:30pm

Equestrian Showcase
OCT

12

Monday

Jenny McGee Virtual Exhibit

NOV

13

Friday , 12pm

Discovery Day

NOV

14

Saturday , 9am

Discovery Day
NOV

19

Thursday , 7:30pm

Goldilocks on Trial

FEB

25

Thursday , 7:30pm

The Night Witches: Warrior Women of WWII

Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

2020-2021 Mainstage Season Series at William Woods University to open with timely performance “An Enemy of the People”

September 28, 2020

Five Questions with University Counselor Jenny Coon

September 25, 2020

Meet Dr. Timothy Hanrahan – Associate Professor of Physical Education

September 21, 2020

LEAD gets creative during the pandemic

September 17, 2020

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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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Find WWU on the Common App!

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…

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…

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.