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Mississippi University for Women

#709 in US ranking Columbus, MS
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,603
Tuition & fees
$8,747
Avg. aid
$7,072
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90%
Avg. SAT
1015
ACT range
17–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$58,440
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Mississippi University for Women?

Mississippi University for Women's recurring activities include Blues Week and Late Night Exam Breakfast. These events offer different ways to take part in campus life: Blues Week connects to the university's student traditions, while the exam-period breakfast gives students a gathering point during finals.

Intramural competitions provide another recurring activity outside varsity athletics. Event formats and dates can change each year, so a current campus calendar is the best guide to what will occur during a student's first term. For commuters, the timing of an event may matter as much as its theme when deciding whether they can participate.

What are the student housing and dining options at Mississippi University for Women?

Mississippi University for Women offers college-operated housing to undergraduates, but the availability of housing does not mean that every applicant is guaranteed a room. Students considering residence life should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, room options, and assignment timetable before making plans.

Meal plans and campus dining are part of the residential cost picture. A student should compare the plan's included meals or spending balance with their class schedule and likely time on campus, rather than assuming the same arrangement suits residents and commuters. Students planning to live off campus should budget separately for rent, utilities, food, and transportation; those costs will not necessarily match the university's published room-and-board estimate.

Mississippi University for Women Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

55

Mississippi University for Women Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
27%
Campus size
110 acres

Mississippi University for Women Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Part time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Mississippi University for Women Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John Clayton Fant Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Mississippi University for Women Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Mississippi University for Women Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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