Mississippi University for Women
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,605 students.
About This School
Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in Columbus, Mississippi with approximately 1,605 undergraduate students enrolled. Mississippi University for Women has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,411 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $38,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mississippi University for Women is a coeducational public university in Columbus, Mississippi. It was formerly named the "Industrial Institute and College for the Education of White Girls" and later the "Mississippi State College for Women". Men have been admitted to MUW since 1982 and as of 2022 made up 23 percent of the student body. As a public liberal arts college, MUW is one of 30 universities in the United States and Canada that comprise the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,198/year average net price with a low median debt of $13,000 at graduation, this small public liberal arts college is genuinely affordable, and its membership in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges signals a real academic identity. However, a 38% graduation rate is a serious red flag — nearly two-thirds of students don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and want a tight-knit campus, but ask hard questions about what support systems exist to help students make it to graduation day.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,605 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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