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Mississippi University for Women

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 667
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 99%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Columbus, Mississippi, Mississippi University for Women is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Mississippi University for Women is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mississippi University for Women is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Mississippi University for Women emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 49%.

Mississippi University for Women boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,756

Cost of attendance at Mississippi University for Women in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,756

Cost of attendance at Mississippi University for Women in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Mississippi University for Women received on average $8,298 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,298
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 102 57% $5,873 $599,075
Other Federal Grant 102 57% $6,650 $678,350
State Grant/Scholarships 61 34% $2,548 $155,455
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 143 80% $4,150 $593,517
Total Grant & Scholarships 172 97% $8,298 $1,427,322

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mississippi University for Women students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mississippi University for Women students is 44.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

44.7%

  • African American 48.1% 51 students
  • white 57.1% 40 students
  • International Students 26.5% 18 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Mississippi University for Women provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mississippi University for Women offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)