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Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Mississippi University for Women is a public, 4-year institution established in the city of Columbus. Despite the college’s name, MUW has been admitting both men and women since 1982. The college features a variety of facilities for on-campus students to visit, such as the Marie Charlotte Stark Recreational Building and the Hogarth Student Union. Eligible students can enroll in the Gordy Honors College, which includes opportunities for undergraduate research grants, regional and national conferences, a forum series, and the chance to enter the Residential Honors Program.

Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$12,054
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1100

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$12,054
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,492
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,492
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,572
Books and Supplies
$1600
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,376
$30k - $48k
$13,027
$48k - $75k
$11,964
$75k - $110k
$18,894
$110k+
$18,012
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
50%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,171
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,897
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,535

 

Students receiving state aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2393
Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,897
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$5,660,598
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,542,402

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,128
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,513
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,747
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,454

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate
553
Students Applied
672
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
25%
94%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1100
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
410
75th
570
Reading
25th
440
75th
610
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
24
Top 25%
54
Top 50%
84
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
46
$30k - $48k
16
$48k - $75k
9
$75k - $110k
7
$110k+
12

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-462-8493
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,227
Total Number of Undergrads
1,995
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
36

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
23%
77%
Residency
In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
25%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
10
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
African American
35%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
2%
Native American
1%
White
58%
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
55
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
20%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
27%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Blues
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
15

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,513
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Demyia's Review

from Port Gibson, MS

It is a nice small community. The professors don't mind helping you. It is a little overwhelming at first. ...

Nikesh's Review

from Columbus, MS

1. a safe college for girls (as well as boy) as the college is well committed to avoid sexual violence. 2. is situated in a calm environment that greatly helps students to focus on the academics a...

Mallory's Review

from Tupelo, MS

Full of history and beauty, Mississippi University for Women is a wonderful university to attend. Here, students are able to experience a sense of community and be a name rather than just a number. Th...