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Mississippi University for Women

School profile / Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public · 4-year·2,193 students enrolled

GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026

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Graduation rate

47%

Reported student outcome

Acceptance rate

90%

Reported admissions data

Overview

This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $12,487 a year against a $23,464 list price, a 47% gap.

Mississippi University for Women is a small-town public four-year institution located in Columbus, MS. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,193 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

At a glance

Acceptance rate90%
Graduation rate47%
Enrollment2,193
Student:faculty10:1
Avg net price$12,487
Total cost (sticker)$23,464

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90%
ACT range
17 - 24
Applications
557
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics

Student:faculty

10:1

Avg class size (est.)

~25 students

Student-faculty ratio
10:1
Avg class size (est.)
~25 students
Academic calendar
Semester
Graduation rate
47%
GradFax Outcomes Index
B

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Costs

Sticker price

$23,464

Avg net price after aid

$12,487

Sticker price$23,464
Avg net price after aid$12,487
Tuition (in-state)
$8,492
Tuition (out-of-state)
$8,492
Room & board
$14,972
Total cost of attendance (sticker)
$23,464
Avg net price after aid
$12,487
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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

91%

Avg grant aid

$7,072

Receiving financial aid
91%
Pell grant recipients
40%
Avg grant aid
$7,072

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
2,193
Institution type
4-year
Control
Public

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

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Location

City, state
Columbus, MS
Campus setting
Town: Remote
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Mississippi University for Women profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.