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Mississippi University for Women Healthcare Programs

Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in Columbus, MS. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Mississippi University for Women Rankings

MUW appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 2	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#1 of 4	State — Mississippi
College Major Best Value	#1 of 2	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#2 of 2	State — Mississippi
College Major Best Value	#2 of 4	State — Mississippi
College Major Best Value	#2 of 2	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#3 of 20	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#3 of 6	State — Mississippi

Where Is Mississippi University for Women?

Contact information for MUW are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701
Phone:	6623294750
Website:	www.muw.edu/
Admissions:	www.muw.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.muw.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into MUW?

You can apply to MUW online at: https://apply.muw.edu/apply/

MUW is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for MUW

Here’s what MUW requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into MUW?

MUW has an acceptance rate of 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 35% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 98% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at MUW ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at MUW vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	108	101	94%
Women	449	402	90%

Can I Afford Mississippi University for Women?

The average net price after aid at MUW is $13,198. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,392
In-State Fees	$100
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,392
Out-of-State Fees	$100
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,492
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$8,492

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 8% of students at MUW receive some form of financial aid (157 students).

Nearly 91% of students at MUW receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,072 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,707.

Student Loan Debt

41% of MUW undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,904 per year.

Mississippi University for Women Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 363 students enrolled at MUW. MUW is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,593 undergraduate students at MUW, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mississippi University for Women undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	50
Black or African American	592
Hispanic	30
White	871
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	12

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at MUW are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	145
Alabama	16
Tennessee	4
Texas	2
California	1

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mississippi University for Women Graduate Student Diversity

232 of MUW’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at MUW, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mississippi University for Women graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	56
White	167
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Non-Resident	3

Online Learning at Mississippi University for Women

MUW delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

789 undergraduate students at MUW took at least one online class — of those, 621 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 29 students took at least one online class and 145 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Mississippi University for Women

These healthcare majors are available at MUW, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	312	19	—	379
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	30	26	—	56
Public Health	43	6	—	49

Academic Programs at Mississippi University for Women

MUW offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

MUW has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.