Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Columbus, Mississippi |
| Online | muw.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Mississippi University for Women, located in Columbus, Mississippi, operates as a public co-educational institution despite its historic name dating to its 1884 founding as America's first public college for women. The campus, situated on 114 acres in eastern Mississippi approximately 130 miles northeast of Jackson, features Georgian-style architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While maintaining its liberal arts foundation, MUW offers undergraduate and graduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, education, and culinary arts through its renowned gastronomy program. The university provides traditional dormitory housing and apartment-style residences for students, with most first-year students required to live on campus. While MUW no longer exclusively serves women, it maintains its historical focus on leadership development and academic advancement opportunities for female students.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MUW is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mississippi University for Women within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#841 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#318 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#19 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/1180 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $100 |
| Room and Board | $8,212 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,093 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 42% |
| Business | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176035 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi University for Women.
Current students may use the Mississippi University for Women GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024