Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · Town · 1,605 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Columbus, MS, 39701 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
139 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,225
Out-of-state COA
$22,225
Avg net price
$12,411
Room & board
$8,572
In-state tuition
$8,492
Out-of-state tuition
$8,492
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,676
$30–48k
$10,434
$48–75k
$13,037
$75–110k
$17,060
$110k+
$19,285
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 17–24
English 16–23
Math 16–23
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
65%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
41%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,458
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,128
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,000–$22,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,138
Student Body
Men 20%Women 80%
10
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$28,585
Independent students
48%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
2%
Black
41%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,458
10 years after entry
$46,128
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Institutional
Endowment
$72M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$6,855/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,301
Federal loan rate
41%
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