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About Mississippi University for Women

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Mississippi University for Women is a public university in Columbus, MS, known for its historically womens college, public university, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 99%, MUW is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 125 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 17–23 on the ACT. MUW offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,732 per year; the sticker price of $21,679 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mississippi University for Women acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

99%
Overall Accept Rate
20
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mississippi University for Women

Demonstrated Interest
Columbus is a small college town and a campus visit to Mississippi University for Women lets you connect personally with admissions staff and faculty, which can help you write more specific and convincing application materials about why The W fits your goals.
Test Score Strategy
Since The W requires test scores, putting effort into raising your ACT or SAT score gives your application a noticeable boost and can open up merit scholarship eligibility on campus.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Mississippi University for Women actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$22k/yr$10.7k
30k-48k~$22k/yr$10.4k
48k-75k~$22k/yr$13.0k
75k-110k~$22k/yr$17.1k
110k+~$22k/yr$19.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

38%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,050
Undergrad Enrollment
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