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Mississippi University for Women
Admission at Mississippi University for Women is close to open (90.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $46,128 median earnings below before the application.
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Mississippi University for Women anchors the college town of Columbus, MS, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $91,522 four years out. 40.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,605 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 23 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Mississippi University for Women's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mississippi University for Women received 553 applications and admitted 553 (100%), with 159 enrolling.
Mississippi University for Women is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Mississippi University for Women's submitters' middle half scored 18–23 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Mississippi University for Women compares
| Mississippi University for Women | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.3% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,492 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,128 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Mississippi University for Women: $46,128 median at year ten, versus $42,539 across Mississippi institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,492 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $8,492. For non-residents, Mississippi University for Women's $8,492 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,605 — Mississippi University for Women is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
46.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a Mississippi University for Women tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mississippi University for Women
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,522 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,829 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,488 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,081 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,936 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,043 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,035 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,632 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,196 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,455 |
| Public Health | $38,325 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $29,090 |
Median earnings for these 12 Mississippi University for Women programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,128 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional Mississippi University for Women programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mississippi University for Women?
The middle 50% of Mississippi University for Women's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–23; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Mississippi University for Women's acceptance rate?
100% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 553 admitted from 553 applicants.
How much does Mississippi University for Women cost?
In-state tuition is $8,492; out-of-state students pay $8,492. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Mississippi University for Women graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,128 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Mississippi Valley State University — 92.4% admitted
- University of Mississippi — 96.6% admitted
- Jackson State University — 93.2% admitted
- University of Southern Mississippi — 99.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.