Mississippi University for Women
MUW
Columbus, Mississippi 39701
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Mississippi University for Women is a public institution in Columbus with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,128 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,198.
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ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-6.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
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Robbery
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Owls
History & Fun Facts
- •The II C was located in Columbus on a campus formerly occupied by the Columbus Female Institute, a private college founded in 1847.
- •The II C's first session began on October 22, 1885, with an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
- •Richard Watson Jones was selected by the State Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees as the university's first president.
- •President Jones also taught physics and chemistry at the institute, and he was joined that first year by 17 additional faculty members.
Source: Wikipedia
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