Other name | The Woods |
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Former names | Female Orphan School (1870–1899) Daughters College (1899–1900) William Woods College (1900–1993) |
Motto | Amor Vincit Omnia |
Motto in English | Love Conquers All |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1870 |
Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
Endowment | $25 million (2021) |
President | Jeremy L. Moreland |
Provost | Aimee Sapp |
Students | 1,681[1] |
Location | , U.S. 38°51′39″N 91°56′55″W / 38.8609°N 91.9485°W |
Campus | Rural |
Colors | Forest Green & Maroon |
Nickname | Owls |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – American Midwest |
Mascot | Screech the Owl |
Website | www |
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]