Mississippi University for Women Admissions

Mississippi University for Women Admissions Overview:

With a 2015 acceptance rate of 99%, the Mississippi University for Women is a largely accessible school. Students with good grades and test scores are likely to be accepted. Along with an application, interested students will need to submit scores from either the SAT or ACT (both are accepted) and high school transcripts. If you have any questions about the admissions process, MUW's website has a lot of helpful information; you can also contact the admissions office for more details.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Mississippi University for Women Acceptance Rate: 99%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 500
  • SAT Math: 580 / 650
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 18 / 24
  • ACT English: 18 / 26
  • ACT Math: 16 / 22
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Mississippi University for Women Description:

MUW, the Mississippi University for Women, has the distinction of being the first public college for women in the United States. Since 1982 the school has offered admission to men, although enrollments and the institutional mission reflect the university's long history of educating women. With its small size and healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio, the school has the feel of a private liberal arts college but the attractive price tag of a public institution. For a school of its size, MUW offers a broad range of interesting degree programs such as culinary arts and music therapy. Students can choose from 50 majors and concentrations, and professional fields such as nursing, business, and education are some of the most popular among undergraduates. The school's attractive campus includes 23 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Student life is active with about 80 clubs and organizations including a small fraternity and sorority system. The university does not have an intercollegiate sports program, but many students participate in intramural sports.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 2,956 (2,745 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 19% Male / 81% Female
• 77% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $6,065 (in-state); $16,634 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $6,929
• Other Expenses: $4,115
• Total Cost: $18,609 (in-state); $29,178 (out-of-state)

Mississippi University for Women Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 52%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $9,846
  • Loans: $5,530

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Elementary Education, General Studies, Health and Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology

Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 59%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 26%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 47%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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