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Mississippi University for Women

Also known as: MUW

📍 Columbus, Mississippi🏛️ Town Setting👥 1,605 Undergrads🔗 www.muw.edu

Overview

Mississippi University for Women is an small public research university in Columbus, Mississippi. It enrolls about 1,605 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $46,128 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,090

Net Price

$12,411

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

47%

Retention

67%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$46,128

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

SAT Average

1,090

ACT Composite

17–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,492

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$8,492

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$22,225

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,411

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,676
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,434
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,037
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,060
$110,001 +	$19,285

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.7%

Academics & Programs

Mississippi University for Women offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

62.8%

Business, Management & Marketing

14.2%

Education

3.4%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

3.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

2.7%

Visual & Performing Arts

2.7%

Psychology

1.9%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

1.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

47%

On-Time (4yr)

33%

Retention (FT)

67%

% Earning >$25K

67%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,458

8 years

$44,664

10 years

$46,128

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

100.0%

White

47.5%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

53.3%

Black or African American

41.1%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic / Latino

1.5%

Two or more races

1.6%

International

0.8%

Gender

Women

79.9%

Men

20.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mississippi University for Women hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1090.

How much does Mississippi University for Women cost?

In-state tuition is $8,492, and out-of-state is $8,492. Average net price after financial aid is $12,411.

What is Mississippi University for Women known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women?

The 6-year graduation rate is 47%, and 67% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.