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Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MSPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in the town setting of Columbus, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading525 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math490 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite17 - 24
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences63% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,384
Earnings 5yr: $104,507
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,522
Earnings 5yr: $85,976
Debt: $19,260
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,730
Earnings 5yr: $67,415
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,829
Earnings 5yr: $46,795
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,811
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,488
Earnings 5yr: $56,343
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,081
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,936
Earnings 5yr: $41,969
Debt: $20,825
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,043
Earnings 5yr: $36,618
Debt: $25,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,035
Earnings 5yr: $41,269
Debt: $24,875
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,632
Earnings 5yr: $29,886
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,196
Earnings 5yr: $38,035
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,455
Earnings 5yr: $37,153
Debt: $29,673
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,983
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,325
Earnings 5yr: $37,718
Debt: $28,000
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $29,090
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,533
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,411
In-State Tuition$8,492
Out-of-State Tuition$8,492
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
40%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,458
+-3% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,128
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
20%
Men80%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 20% men and 80% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$38,791
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