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Mississippi University for Women

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Columbus, MS
  • 0 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,193
Mississippi University for Women overview
Mississippi University for Women overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

MUW is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Mississippi University for Women within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Mississippi University for Women admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 850/1180
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
  • GPA 3.49

Acceptance Rate

90.3%
Mississippi University for Women applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 34.6%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$8,492
Costs for Mississippi University for Women
Fee Cost
Tuition $8,492
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $100
Room and Board $8,572
Budget for Other Expenses $4,800
Total One Year Cost $23,564
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mississippi University for Women are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 42% of students major in Health Professions, 10% in Business, and 10% in Education.

  • Health Professions 42%
  • Business 10%
  • Education 10%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
  • Psychology 5%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176035.

GPA calculator: Mississippi University for Women GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026