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Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$13,292

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

24%

male

76%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 503
Declined 54
Total Received 557
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Enrollment

1,962

undergraduate students

231

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1884, Mississippi University for Women is a public four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in Nursing and Education. It is located on a 110-acre campus in Columbus, Mississippi—85 miles north of Meridian.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,193
Established in 1884
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

110-acre campus in Columbus (population: 24,041), 120 miles from Birmingham, AL; branch campuses at Columbus Air Force Base and in Tupelo. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Birmingham; train serves Tuscaloosa, AL (60 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Mississippi University for Women
1100 College Street
Columbus, MS
39701

Campus Life

no
Housing available
20%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 503
Declined 54
Total Received 557

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,072

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $8,492
Housing $4,712
Food $3,860
Additional fees $4,800
Books & supplies $1,600
Total $23,464
Average Financial Aid - $7,072
Total with Avg. Aid $16,392
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 662 329-7114
F: 662 329-7325
finaid@muw.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, flag football, karate, racquetball, softball, speedminton, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Acting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Creative Writing yes
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

2,193

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

89%

1,962
students

Female
76%
1,492

Male
24%
470

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

1,454
students

Female
80%
1,158

Male
20%
296

26%

508
students

Female
66%
334

Male
34%
174

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