As a christian university which embraces its baptist heritage and namesake, william carey university provides quality educational programs, within a caring christian academic community, which challenge the individual student to excel in scholarship, leadership, and service in a diverse global society.

Academic programsthe university maintains an undergraduate program and a graduate program at three campuses. Enrollment has grown to over 4,500 students. The university has a comprehensive education program which encourages each student to develop the highest potential possible in liberal arts and/or professional education. institutional student aiddirect aid to students from institutional funds auxiliary enterprises include dining, housing, and athletics. Auxiliary programs provide housing and dining services for the students who need or want to live on campus. The athletic programs encourage loyalty to the university and a sense of unity among students and faculty. In providing these programs, the university encourages the exercise of student talent, which enhances the learning experiences of the students involved. expenses for other program services include academic support, student services and other expenses.