Mississippi University for Women is a public 4-year college in Columbus, Mississippi with 1,605 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $11,452 a year after grants and graduates 53% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Mississippi University for Women acceptance rate and admissions
Mississippi University for Women admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Mississippi University for Women tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,747 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,855 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $22,603 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,452 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $11,452 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,151 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Mississippi University for Women's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Mississippi University for Women graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $52,685 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Mississippi University for Women majors and what graduates earn
Mississippi University for Women awarded bachelor's degrees in 23 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($91,522).
All 23 majors at Mississippi University for Women
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 312 | $77,817 | $91,522 | $12,500 |
| Speech-language pathology | 30 | n/a | $49,488 | $13,000 |
| Paralegal studies | 7 | n/a | $45,081 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 22 | $27,609 | $43,936 | $14,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 8 | $30,777 | $42,043 | n/a |
| Business administration | 97 | $41,803 | $42,035 | $17,891 |
| Communication | 6 | n/a | $41,632 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 23 | $39,354 | $40,196 | $19,109 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 12 | $37,842 | $39,455 | n/a |
| Public health | 43 | $30,607 | $38,325 | $22,500 |
| Art and design, general | 14 | n/a | $29,090 | n/a |
| Biology | 18 | $34,365 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 13 | n/a | n/a | $13,620 |
| English | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Family and consumer sciences | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human development and family studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Mississippi University for Women
10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 10 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 26 | $52,973 | $35,000 |
| Nursing | Master's | 19 | $105,325 | $20,500 |
| Business administration | Master's | 16 | $52,332 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 6 | $37,565 | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,605 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 80% women, 20% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi University for Women?
Mississippi University for Women admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Mississippi University for Women cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,747 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $11,452 a year in 2024-25.
Is Mississippi University for Women test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Mississippi University for Women reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women?
53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Mississippi University for Women graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $52,685 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.