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Mississippi University for Women

MUW

Columbus, Mississippi 39701

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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.

Established
1884
Mascot
Ody the Owl
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
Division
Division III

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100%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
1,593Students
10:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$46,128Earnings 10yr
$13,198Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mississippi University for Women Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,092
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,092
Room & Board$8,387
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$21,808
Average Net Price$13,198
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,376
$30–48K$13,027
$48–75K$11,964
$75–110K$18,894
$110K+$18,012

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,198

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,593
Gender Split
81% / 19%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 38%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.8%
Freshman Retention71.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,458
8 Years$44,664
10 Years$46,128

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,600
Men
$45,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#34

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Varsity Sports — Owls

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

84Low

Estimated from MS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
206 mi(357 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
233 mi(404 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
263 mi(456 min)

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