Founded in 1870, William Woods University (WWU) is a leading university in Fulton, Missouri, United States. It offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in a variety of disciplines in both campus and outreach settings.

William Woods University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The William Woods education programs are accredited by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education accredits the Athletic Training Education Program. The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

The University holds memberships with the following organizations: College Entrance Examination Board; National Association of College Admissions Counselors; American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officer; Council for Advancement and Support of Education; Midwest College Placement Association; Mid-Missouri Associated Colleges and Universities; Missouri Colleges Fund, Incorporated; National Association of College and University Business Officers; Missouri Consortium of Social Work Education Programs; etc.

WWU was the first school in the world to offer a bachelor's degree in equestrian science.

Ranking Profile:

- William Woods University is ranked 91st among the top 100 regional universities in the Midwest, according to the 2012 edition of the Best Colleges by U.S. News.

- Rated 6th in enrollment among private colleges and universities in Missouri and Kansas. The rankings, based on fall 2009 figures, were printed in the Ingram's, Kansas City's business magazine.

- William Woods University is ranked No. 17 among top private colleges and universities in Missouri and Kansas and 12th among top MBA (master of business administration degree) programs in the two-state area, according to Ingram's Magazine in the 2003 edition of its annual Book of Leads & Lists. Both rankings were based on 2003 spring enrollment.

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