Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
2,470
Students
8,948
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
96%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Mississippi University for Women is a Comprehensive institution located in Columbus, MS, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1100 College Street, MUW-1600
Columbus, MS 39701-9998
United States
Columbus, MS 39701-9998
United States
Contact
Phone: 662-329-4750
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family Systems |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Culinary Arts Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
671
Applied
645
Accepted
2,470
Enrolled
Female Admissions
516
Females Applied
499
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
155
Males Applied
146
Males Accepted
94%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.49
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Rank in upper 50% of high school class |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,965
In-state
16,534
Out-of-state
Fees
100
Full-time student fees
6,808
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
8,948
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,521
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,278
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,223
Avg. Loan Aid
5,548
Avg. Grant Aid
5,487
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
50%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
29%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,470
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
12%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.41% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 36.1% |
| White or Caucasian | 57.39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 0.45% |
Gender
Male (19.6%)
Female (80.4%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 27% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Blues Week, Late Night Exam Breakfast and intramurals
Blues Week, Late Night Exam Breakfast and intramurals
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Wesley Foundation, International Student Association, Baptist Student Union and International Justice Mission
Student Government Association, Wesley Foundation, International Student Association, Baptist Student Union and International Justice Mission
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
tornado and voice-over sirens, voice mail and text messaging emergency notification system
tornado and voice-over sirens, voice mail and text messaging emergency notification system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
201
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 137
Part-time - 64
Male - 59
Female - 142