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Mississippi University for Women

1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701

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Mississippi University for Women School Description

A Carnegie Master’s II public institution, Mississippi University for Women provides high-quality undergraduate and graduate education for women and men in a variety of liberal arts and professional programs, while maintaining its historic commitment to academic and leadership development for women. MUW provides education in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Nursing and Speech Language Pathology, and the Culinary Arts Institute, utilizing small classes and emphasizing a personalized learning environment. The graduates of MUW are prepared for competitive careers and excellent graduate and professional schools. MUW provides educational opportunities throughout Mississippi and the United States while addressing the unique educational and public service needs of northeast Mississippi and adjoining counties in northwest Alabama.

Mississippi University for Women is a public co-educational university that feels like a private college. A tradition-rich university that was founded in 1884 (as the first public college for women) and has educated men for more than 20 years. Mississippi University for Women, affectionately known as MUW. Admitting men since 1982, MUW still provides a high quality liberal arts education with a distinct emphasis on professional development and leadership opportunities for women.

Four Colleges that feature more than 50 outstanding majors and concentrations More than 75 students clubs and organizations Thriving intramural athletic programs Exciting opportunities in the fine and performing arts Unparallel preparation for success.

Films, plays, concerts, art exhibits, nationally known speakers, more than 75 student organizations, competitive intramural sports teams, fitness classes – you’ll find a wide range of opportunities to find your place within this exciting and engaging university community.

School Website: Mississippi University for Women

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Mississippi University for Women

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Mississippi University for Women, also known as MUW or simply the "W" is a four-year coeducational public university located in Columbus, Mississippi. It was formerly known as Industrial Institute and College (II&C) and later Mississippi State College for Women (MSCW). Men have been offered admission to MUW since 1982.

History and mission

Upon its establishment in 1884, Mississippi University for Women became the first public women's college in the United States. Then known as the Industrial Institute and College, the institution was created by an act of the Mississippi Legislature on March 12, 1884, for the dual purposes of providing a liberal arts education for women and preparing them for employment. The first session began October 22, 1885, with an enrollment of approximately 250 students on a campus formerly occupied by the Columbus Female Institute, a private college founded in 1847.

The name of the institution changed to Mississippi State College for Women in 1920 to reflect an emphasis on collegiate, rather than vocational, education. The name changed again in 1974 to Mississippi University for Women to better reflect the nature of the academic programs, including graduate studies. All other Mississippi state colleges were also designated universities at this time.

In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Mississippi University for Women v. Hogan that the nursing school's single-sex admissions policies were in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Following this decision, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning ordered the university to change its policies to allow the admission of qualified males into all university programs. In 1988, the Board of Trustees reaffirmed the mission of MUW as an institution providing quality academic programs for all qualified students, with emphasis on distinctive opportunities for women.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Blues

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,124
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$10,723
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Mississippi University for Women Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Mississippi University for Women Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 91%
Men 9%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 64%
African-American 32%
Other 3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Mississippi 86%
Alabama 8%
Tennessee 2%
Texas 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Mississippi University for Women Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,209 $ 10,723  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,306 45%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 950 45%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 4,100 73%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,391 53%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

Mississippi University for Women Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 46% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 3%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 380, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 19, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 25, Math: 20

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Question: Mississippi University for Women?

Dose anyone go to this school? If so tell me what its like. I'm mayjoring in Culinary Arts so any info on that will be helpful too
37 months ago
Jason D
Jason D

Best Answer

They have a strong small culinary program and there are good restaurants and catering events in this town to give a strong experience. The town is quiet with a dive bar since, but the slow pace of the town makes your classes a little easier. It is a strong 4 year culinary degree and I would say one of the better programs at the school. The professors are great. They are best teachers that I have ever had.

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