Mississippi University for Women

https://www.muw.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,392

5.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,487

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.3%

557 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,193

72.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46.8%

87 Graduates

About

Mississippi University for Women is a higher education institution located in Lowndes County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mississippi University for Women were Registered Nursing (312 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (97 degrees), and Public Health Education & Promotion (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi University for Women is $8,392, which is $−15,608 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi University for Women is $8,392, which is $15,608 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,487.

In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Mississippi University for Women received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,392

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mississippi University for Women was $8,392. The cost of tuition at Mississippi University for Women is $−15,608 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mississippi University for Women (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,487

2024 Value

1.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Mississippi University for Women had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,487. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mississippi University for Women grew by 1.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mississippi University for Women (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Mississippi University for Women received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mississippi University for Women (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Mississippi University for Women received 557 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.723% annual growth. Out of those 557 applicants, 503 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,193 students enrolled at Mississippi University for Women in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mississippi University for Women has an overall enrollment yield of 34.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

503

Accepted Out of 557

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mississippi University for Women was 90.3% (503 admissions from 557 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 100%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.723%, while admissions declined by 9.04%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mississippi University for Women (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Mississippi University for Women in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mississippi University for Women had a total enrollment of 2,193 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi University for Women is 1,598 students and the part-time enrollment is 595. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Mississippi University for Women are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mississippi University for Women, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 35.8% Black or African American, 2.92% Asian, 1.73% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.775% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0912% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mississippi University for Women in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by Black or African American Female (33.4%) and White Male (12.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.2%) and White Male (8.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mississippi University for Women in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,193 students. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi University for Women is 1,598 and the part-time enrollment is 595. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Mississippi University for Women are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mississippi University for Women (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mississippi University for Women was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Mississippi University for Women had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mississippi University for Women (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,241 enrolled students
Black or African American
785 enrolled students
Asian
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mississippi University for Women is 56.6% White, 35.8% Black or African American, 2.92% Asian, 1.73% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.775% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0912% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mississippi University for Women is Registered Nursing (312 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (97 degrees) and Public Health Education & Promotion (43 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mississippi University for Women, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (484 degrees awarded), English (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi University for Women are Registered nurses (1,539,931 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (262,542 people), Other managers (253,414 people), Postsecondary teachers (195,369 people), and Medical & health services managers (183,967 people).

The most specialized majors at Mississippi University for Women in 2024 are Health (484 degrees awarded), English (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (3 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi University for Women are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Mississippi University for Women are Health (484 degrees awarded), English (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (3 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi University for Women are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,754,339 people), Elementary & secondary schools (753,578 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (464,313 people), Outpatient care centers (356,307 people), and Offices of physicians (239,840 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mississippi University for Women.

N/A

Most Common (2024)

N/A degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common N/A concentration at Mississippi University for Women was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Mississippi University for Women according to their major.

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi University for Women are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Service, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$9.46M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2024, Mississippi University for Women paid a total of $9.46M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 42% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi University for Women were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, Service with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

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