Mississippi University for Women-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

Mississippi University for Women

General Information:

Founded in 1884, Mississippi University for Women is seated on 110 acres located in Lowndes county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 393. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1100 College Street
Columbus, MS 39701
For more information call: 877 462-8439. This school has a website at https://www.muw.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.muw.edu/admissions/apply

Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: rank in upper 50% of high school class
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$8,747.00	$8,747.00
Room and Board	$8,740.00	$8,740.00
Fees	$100.00	$100.00
Total	$17,587.00	$17,587.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.muw.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	1%
24-29	26%
18-23	50%
12-17	23%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	24%
11-25%	30.00%
26-50%	30.00%
Under 50%	16.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Female:

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	464
Female	1,531
Total	1,995

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	495
Female	1,732
Total	2,227

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	1%
African American	38%
Hispanic	1%
Native American	0%
White	57%
Other	1%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	74%
At Least 25 Years Old	26%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	75%
Out Of State	25%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	27%
Live Off Campus	73%

Student Events (Top 3)

Blues Week, Late Night Exam Breakfast, intramurals

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Student Government Association, Wesley Foundation, International Student Association, Baptist Student Union, International Justice Mission

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
19.0101 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
50.0101 Visual and Performing Arts, General
22.0000 Legal Studies
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
51.2207 Public Health Education and Promotion
19.0704 Family Systems
54.0101 History, General
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
45.0101 Social Sciences, General
05.0207 Women's Studies
19.0706 Child Development
40.0101 Physical Sciences, General
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
51.0203 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
22.0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal
52.0301 Accounting
44.0401 Public Administration
13.1302 Art Teacher Education
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
24.0102 General Studies
12.0599 Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
24.0199 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Mississippi University for Women

General Information:

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Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

Enrollment

Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.