Mississippi University for Women, MS
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Mississippi University for Women Rankings
Affordability85
Selectivity23
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings20
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mississippi University for Women
96%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education3%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs63%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Personal and Culinary Services3%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Mississippi University for Women
98%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Mississippi University for Women
$7K
In-State Tuition
$7K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mississippi University for Women
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$156
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mississippi University for Women
63%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 43% | 50% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mississippi University for Women
90%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mississippi University for Women
2,208
Undergraduates
22%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
206
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 82% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 18% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 39% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | <1% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 1% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 5% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Mississippi University for Women, MS
Mississippi State University
22 miles, W
East Mississippi Community College
46 miles, S
Stillman College
52 miles, SE
University Academy of Hair Design
54 miles, SE