Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi University for Women (MUW or "The W") 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.
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90%
Acceptance
$12,411
Net price
1,605
Enrollment
47%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
90%
Acceptance rate
1,090
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,411
Average net price
$8,492
In-state tuition
$8,492
Out-of-state tuition
$8,572
Room & board
$1,600
Books & supplies
$22,225
Total cost of attendance
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
41%
Students with federal loans
$15,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$46,128
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,458
Median earnings (6 yrs)
47%
Graduation rate
67%
Retention rate
76%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,301
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,605
Total enrollment
10%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
37%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Mississippi University for Women FAQ
Is Mississippi University for Women a public or private school?
Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in Columbus, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi University for Women?
Mississippi University for Women has an acceptance rate of 90%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Mississippi University for Women cost?
The average annual net price at Mississippi University for Women is $12,411 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,492.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women?
About 47% of students at Mississippi University for Women complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Mississippi University for Women graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Mississippi University for Women students earn a median of $46,128 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mississippi University for Women?
Admitted students at Mississippi University for Women have an average SAT score of 1,090 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Mississippi University for Women?
Mississippi University for Women enrolls about 1,605 students.
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