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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate100.0%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1823
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
Programs (47)
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
More About This School
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Source: Wikipedia