Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi University for Women is a public research university in Columbus, Mississippi, enrolling about 1,605 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 90.31% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,128 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,492
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,411 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.31% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,605 90.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.77%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
Mississippi University for Women: what the data shows
Common questions about Mississippi University for Women, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mississippi University for Women?
Mississippi University for Women is located in Columbus, MS (ZIP 39701).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Mississippi University for Women public or private?
Mississippi University for Women is a Public institution.
How much does Mississippi University for Women cost?
Published tuition: $8,492.
Average net price after aid: $12,411.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,676 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,434 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,037 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,060 |
| $110,001+ | $19,285 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,968.
How hard is it to get into Mississippi University for Women?
Admission rate: 90.31%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Mississippi University for Women?
Total enrollment: 1,605 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women?
150%-time completion rate: 46.77%.
First-year retention: 67.3%.
What do graduates of Mississippi University for Women earn?
Median earnings: $47,458 six years after entry; $46,128 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
40.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mississippi University for Women known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (796 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (352 completions)
- CIP 520201 (113 completions)
- CIP 510203 (56 completions)
- CIP 512207 (43 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (23 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 completions)
- CIP 513899 (19 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (18 completions)
- CIP 500101 (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mississippi University for Women a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.31%; completion rate 46.77%; median earnings $46,128 at 10 years; net price $12,411. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$8,492
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mississippi University for Women was $8,492.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,411
2024 Value
In 2024 Mississippi University for Women had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,411.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,411 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,968 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mississippi University for Women.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mississippi University for Women was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mississippi University for Women in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,640 | $15,360 | $9,964 |
| 2014 | $5,640 | $15,360 | $9,810 |
| 2015 | $5,781 | $15,847 | $10,656 |
| 2016 | $6,065 | $16,634 | $10,224 |
| 2017 | $6,614 | $18,155 | $10,684 |
| 2018 | $6,940 | $6,940 | $11,152 |
| 2019 | $7,525 | $7,525 | $12,054 |
| 2020 | $7,525 | $7,525 | $12,761 |
| 2021 | $7,756 | $7,756 | $11,952 |
| 2022 | $7,866 | $7,866 | $12,276 |
| 2023 | $8,092 | $8,092 | $13,198 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90.31% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mississippi University for Women in 2024 is 1,605 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.80% 100% Completion Time
46.77% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.80% of students graduating from Mississippi University for Women completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mississippi University for Women.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
$46,128 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
829.18% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mississippi University for Women.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 352 completions
CIP 52.0201: 113 completions
CIP 51.0203: 56 completions
CIP 51.2207: 43 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 23 completions
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure: 22 completions
CIP 51.3899: 19 completions
General Biological Sciences: 18 completions
CIP 50.0101: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 796 completions
Most popular programs at Mississippi University for Women.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mississippi University for Women graduates.
About
Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in Columbus, MS, offering 34 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,605 students. The admission rate is 90.31%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The institution maintains a 46.77% graduation rate. Approximately 40.30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Columbus, MS 39701
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Mississippi University for Women provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Mississippi University for Women cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $8,492 and average net price is $12,411 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Mississippi University for Women?
The admission rate is 90.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Mississippi University for Women?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Mississippi University for Women reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Mississippi University for Women earn?
Median earnings are $47,458 six years after entry and $46,128 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mississippi University for Women students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
How big is Mississippi University for Women?
Total enrollment is about 1,605 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mississippi University for Women public or private?
Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in Columbus, MS.
Is Mississippi University for Women an HBCU?
No. Mississippi University for Women is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mississippi University for Women a tribal college?
No. Mississippi University for Women is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mississippi University for Women a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mississippi University for Women does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.5%).
Is Mississippi University for Women religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mississippi University for Women in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.