William Woods University

William Woods University
Other name
The Woods
Former names
Female Orphan School (1870–1899)
Daughters College (1899–1900)
William Woods College (1900–1993)
MottoAmor Vincit Omnia
Motto in English
Love Conquers All
TypePrivate university
Established1870; 154 years ago (1870)
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Endowment$25 million (2021)
PresidentJeremy L. Moreland
ProvostAimee Sapp
Students1,681[1]
Location,
U.S.

38°51′39″N 91°56′55″W / 38.8609°N 91.9485°W / 38.8609; -91.9485
CampusRural
ColorsForest Green & Maroon
   
NicknameOwls
Sporting affiliations
NAIAAmerican Midwest
MascotScreech the Owl
Websitewww.williamwoods.edu

William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri. Founded in 1870, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Expanding its mission to address the need for graduate and adult-oriented programs, the institution became known as William Woods University in 1993. It began offering graduate degrees and admitting men as well as women into all of its programs. It enrolled 1,681 students in 2021.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Trends in Headcount Enrollment, 2013-2019". Missouri Department of Higher Education. Retrieved July 20, 2020.