William Woods University

William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri, with a history that began in 1870. The institution serves undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners and combines residential study with online and extended-campus delivery. Its academic portfolio spans arts and sciences, business, education, equestrian studies, and health-related fields, alongside graduate and professional programs such as an MBA, education specialist and doctoral offerings, and counseling programs.

A distinctive feature of William Woods University is its long-established equestrian program. The university maintains riding and training facilities and supports academic study connected to the horse industry, making equestrian education a defining part of its identity. William Woods also emphasizes teacher preparation and leadership development through education programs that serve classroom teachers, school administrators, and other working professionals seeking advanced credentials.