Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women Overview

Mississippi University for Women is a public, state school in a small town setting in Columbus, MS. Mississippi University for Women was founded in 1884 and the school now enrolls around 2,673 students a year, which includes 2,470 undergrad students. Mississippi University for Women offers housing for up to 643 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 25% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Activities at Mississippi University for Women

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Mississippi University for Women's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Mississippi University for Women students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Mississippi University for Women has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Mississippi University for Women has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Mississippi University for Women on the Student Life page.

2022 Mississippi University for Women Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	1%
In-State Tuition	$7,656
Out-of-State	$7,656
Percent of Need Met	50%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,521

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Is Mississippi University for Women a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Mississippi University for Women offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

Mississippi University for Women Acceptance Rate 2022

Mississippi University for Women is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Mississippi University for Women is 98%. Last year, 585 students applied to Mississippi University for Women and 571 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mississippi University for Women

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 63% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Mississippi University for Womenreturn for the next year. Mississippi University for Women's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 49%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Mississippi University for Women Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Mississippi University for Women directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Mississippi University for Women's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2019, the total market value of Mississippi University for Women's endowment was $50.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,257 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mississippi University for Women

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Mississippi University for Women meets 50% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Mississippi University for Women full-time are awarded $10,521 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $31,851 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mississippi University for Women.

Based on this information, is Mississippi University for Women the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Mississippi University for Women a good school for you?

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Where is Mississippi University for Women?

Mississippi University for Women is located in the small town setting of Columbus, MS.

If you would like to see Mississippi University for Women for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 82 to Columbus, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Golden Triangle Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mississippi University for Women and Columbus are like without leaving home.

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