Mississippi University for Women

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 now enrolls around 2,673 students a year, including 2,470 undergrads. Mississippi University for Women provides housing for up to 643 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 25% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Mississippi University for Women! Love 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.

Excited for Greek life? Mississippi University for Women has 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.

Learn more about life at Mississippi University for Women on the Student Life page.

2021 Mississippi University for Women Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	98%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	1%
In-State Tuition	$7,425
Out-of-State	$7,425
Percent of Need Met	50%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,521

Is Mississippi University for Women a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Mississippi University for Women offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2019 Acceptance Rate for Mississippi University for Women

It is moderately difficult to get into Mississippi University for Women. Around 98% of applicants get into Mississippi University for Women each year. Last year, 585 students applied to Mississippi University for Women and 571 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mississippi University for Women

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

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Mississippi University for Women, around 63% return for their sophomore 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 Outlook Mississippi University for Women Graduates

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

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 the school endowment was $50.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Mississippi University for Women spends about $5,257 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mississippi University for Women

Cost 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.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $31,851 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mississippi University for Women. Based on this information, how does Mississippi University for Women sound? Remember, the best school 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 Located?

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

If you want 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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