Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Columbus, Mississippi |
| Online | muw.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Columbus, Mississippi, Mississippi University for Women is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 422 prospective students applied, and 419 were granted admission. Of those admitted 171 enrolled in the school. 1,802 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 675 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,656 plus fees of $100. MUW is ranked 791 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MUW is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mississippi University for Women within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#791 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#302 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#19 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/1180 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Mississippi Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $100 |
| Room and Board | $7,908 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,679 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $100 |
| Room and Board | $7,908 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,679 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 42% |
| Business | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176035 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi University for Women.
Current students may use the Mississippi University for Women GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.