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Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS · Town · 1,605 students
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$12,411
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$46,128
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1884 as the nation's first public college for women, Mississippi University for Women—affectionately known as "The W"—operates today as a coeducational institution celebrated for its rich historical traditions and accessible liberal arts environment. Academically, the university is best known for its standout College of Nursing and Health Sciences, its unique Culinary Arts Institute, and robust programs in speech-language pathology and education. The student experience on its historic Columbus campus is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where low student-to-faculty ratios facilitate personalized mentorship, active social clubs, and long-cherished campus traditions.

Wikipedia:Mississippi University for Women is a coeducational public university in Columbus, Mississippi. It was formerly named the "Industrial Institute and College for the Education of White Girls" and later the "Mississippi State College for Women". Men have been admitted to MUW since 1982 and as of 2022 made up 23 percent of the student body. As a public liberal arts college, MUW is one of 30 universities in the United States and Canada that comprise the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.

Location
Columbus, MS, 39701 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
139 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,492$8,492
Housing & food (on campus)$8,572$8,572
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$22,225$22,225 est.
Average net price$12,411Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,492
Housing & food (on campus)$8,572
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$22,225 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,411
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$10,676
$30–48k
$10,434
$48–75k
$13,037
$75–110k
$17,060
$110k+
$19,285
Grants from the school
82% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $4,492
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 41.4% · others: 55.7% 
8 yrs after starting
41% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$47,458
10 yrs after entry$46,128
Debt
Median at graduation$15,000
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$7k–$22.5k
90th percentile$33,138
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 17–24 · E 16–23 · M 16–23
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 93.5% · women 89.5% 
Yield: 34.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 20%Women 80%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$28,585
Independent
48%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
10%
Where first-years come from
In state (MS)
83.3%
Out of state
16.7%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: AL 16 · TN 4 · TX 2 · CA 1 · GA 1

Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
2%
Black
41%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$47,458
After 10 yrs
$46,128
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing357
Business Administration, Management and Operations130
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services34
Public Health27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities15
Psychology, General15
English Language and Literature, General10
Biology, General10
Culinary Arts and Related Services9
Legal Support Services9
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General7
Visual and Performing Arts, General7
History7
Political Science and Government5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$72M
Full-time faculty
68%
Faculty salary
$6,855/mo
Teaching spend
$10,301
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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