Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Mississippi University for Women reported a 100.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Mississippi University for Women is a public 4-year institution in Columbus, MS, with an SAT reference of 1015 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $12,411 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

553 applicants

SAT reference

1015

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,411

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Mississippi University for Women

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1015—
ACT (composite, 1–36)182123

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

41.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,605

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Mississippi University for Women, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,676
$30,001 – $48,000$10,434
$48,001 – $75,000$13,037
$75,001 – $110,000$17,060
$110,000+$19,285

Top Majors at Mississippi University for Women

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions385
Business, Management & Marketing96
Education23
Parks, Recreation & Fitness21
Biological & Biomedical Sciences18
Visual & Performing Arts18
Psychology13
Liberal Arts & General Studies12
English Language & Literature9
Culinary & Personal Services8

Financial Aid at Mississippi University for Women

About Mississippi University for Women

Official website: https://www.muw.edu/

Admissions: https://www.muw.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi University for Women

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi University for Women?

Mississippi University for Women reported a 100% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 553. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Mississippi University for Women?

The historical 100% acceptance rate suggests Mississippi University for Women was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mississippi University for Women?

The imported historical records for Mississippi University for Women include an SAT reference value of 1015 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Mississippi University for Women?

The stored historical average net price at Mississippi University for Women is $12,411 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,171 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Mississippi University for Women is 42%. its stored first-year retention rate is 67%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Mississippi University for Women test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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