Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,834
Graduate Enrollment: 299
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.29%
Male/Female: 13% / 87% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 18.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 24.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.6%
Black: 40.2%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 40.2%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,480
In-State tuition: $7,756Out-of-State tuition: $7,756
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,908 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,415 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,415 (2022)
Average Family Income: $39,453 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,585 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 44.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $159 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,562 |
| $30k-48k | $12,149 |
| $48k-75k | $10,980 |
| $75k-110k | $17,141 |
| $110k+ | $16,740 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 31%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $15,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 70.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,169 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,231 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 47 | $28,000 | $239 | $23,246 ($1,937) | $33,062 ($2,755) |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 15 | $452 | $32,090 ($2,674) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 55 | $58,530 ($4,878) | $60,294 ($5,025) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 360 | $19,260 | $133 | $65,556 ($5,463) | $71,441 ($5,953) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 35 | $233 | $93,838 ($7,820) | $98,956 ($8,246) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 107 | $24,875 | $211 | $31,717 ($2,643) | $37,800 ($3,150) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | $39,888 ($3,324) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | $29,702 ($2,475) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 20 | $25,750 | $270 | $20,757 ($1,730) | $36,439 ($3,037) |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $27,000 | $267 | $34,129 ($2,844) | $36,369 ($3,031) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 21 | $26,500 | $228 | $22,508 ($1,876) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $20,833 | $193 | ||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 18 | $29,673 | $209 | $25,831 ($2,153) | $32,750 ($2,729) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 29 | $20,825 | $182 | $20,866 ($1,739) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $22,375 | $203 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 16 | $15,734 ($1,311) | |||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 29 | $51,885 ($4,324) | |||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 12 | $333 | $53,254 ($4,438) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,799Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $54,562,569 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $68,126,869 (2022)