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. The price is very reasonable, and they have wonderful programs in culinary arts, nursing, education, theater, music therapy, kinesiology and many more.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
-Bring rain boots; when it rains, it pours.
-Get involved. We have Wesley, BSU, Intramural, SGA, Social Clubs and tons of other clubs and things to do. The best way to succeed is taking advantage of the sense of community and meeting people.
-This university isn't just for women. Many men attend this university and are obviously not women. With one of the best nursing programs in the
Southeast, one of the only culinary programs in Mississippi, and one of the best programs for students majoring in the arts, they just couldn't pass up the wonderful opportunity.
-Apply for scholarships. The W is very generous with their scholarship funds.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As far as academics go, Mississippi University for Women is challenging. Professors push you to do your best, therefore; students who graduate from this university typically find a job fairly easily. However, although the material requires studying and a little extra work, professors are always willing to take extra time to work with their students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are small and cramped as a freshman student, but that's typically anywhere you go. However, the social club dorms and honors dorms are much more spacious. There are no community showers. In most dorms it is 4 to a bathroom. Because the campus is fairly small, everything is in walking distance.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food in the dining hall is delicious. Fried chicken Tuesday is the best. There is also a Subway on campus and Parkinson To-Go where the culinary students make fresh sandwiches and wraps daily.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
As I said earlier, there are numerous clubs to get involved in. These clubs are always hosting events such as late night breakfasts, movie nights, and other social events. The university will sometimes pay to bring in local bands or comedians for free shows for students. Also, the W has social clubs, sororities, and fraternities. Although there aren't any sports teams, intramural sports is always fun to get involved in. There is always a sports event going on. They host mud volleyball tournaments, softball tournaments, racquetball tournaments, dodgeball tournaments, even tournaments in pool, xbox, and kickball.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This university is one of the cheapest in comparison to others. -On campus: roughly $6,000 per semester. Whereas Mississippi State University (25 minutes away) charges -On campus: roughly $7,600 per semester. And The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) charges -On campus: roughly $8,000 per semester.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Those interested in nursing, culinary, music therapy, kinesiology, education, and theater will definitely benefit most from this university.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Although some can get uneasy given some areas in Columbus, MS, security on campus and outside of campus is wonderful. The entire campus is gated, and all gates close at 7pm aside from the front gate. We have actual Columbus police on duty 24-hours at the front gate and patrolling inside and outside of campus. They ensure our safety and are always very sweet.
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. The price is very reasonable, and they have wonderful programs in culinary arts, nursing, education, theater, music therapy, kinesiology and many more.
-Bring rain boots; when it rains, it pours. -Get involved. We have Wesley, BSU, Intramural, SGA, Social Clubs and tons of other clubs and things to do. The best way to succeed is taking advantage of the sense of community and meeting people. -This university isn't just for women. Many men attend this university and are obviously not women. With one of the best nursing programs in the Southeast, one of the only culinary programs in Mississippi, and one of the best programs for students majoring in the arts, they just couldn't pass up the wonderful opportunity. -Apply for scholarships. The W is very generous with their scholarship funds.
As far as academics go, Mississippi University for Women is challenging. Professors push you to do your best, therefore; students who graduate from this university typically find a job fairly easily. However, although the material requires studying and a little extra work, professors are always willing to take extra time to work with their students.
The dorms are small and cramped as a freshman student, but that's typically anywhere you go. However, the social club dorms and honors dorms are much more spacious. There are no community showers. In most dorms it is 4 to a bathroom. Because the campus is fairly small, everything is in walking distance.
The food in the dining hall is delicious. Fried chicken Tuesday is the best. There is also a Subway on campus and Parkinson To-Go where the culinary students make fresh sandwiches and wraps daily.
As I said earlier, there are numerous clubs to get involved in. These clubs are always hosting events such as late night breakfasts, movie nights, and other social events. The university will sometimes pay to bring in local bands or comedians for free shows for students. Also, the W has social clubs, sororities, and fraternities. Although there aren't any sports teams, intramural sports is always fun to get involved in. There is always a sports event going on. They host mud volleyball tournaments, softball tournaments, racquetball tournaments, dodgeball tournaments, even tournaments in pool, xbox, and kickball.
This university is one of the cheapest in comparison to others. -On campus: roughly $6,000 per semester. Whereas Mississippi State University (25 minutes away) charges -On campus: roughly $7,600 per semester. And The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) charges -On campus: roughly $8,000 per semester.
Those interested in nursing, culinary, music therapy, kinesiology, education, and theater will definitely benefit most from this university.
Although some can get uneasy given some areas in Columbus, MS, security on campus and outside of campus is wonderful. The entire campus is gated, and all gates close at 7pm aside from the front gate. We have actual Columbus police on duty 24-hours at the front gate and patrolling inside and outside of campus. They ensure our safety and are always very sweet.