MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

  • 1100 College Street
  • Columbus, MS 39701
  • OPEID College Code: 00242200
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  • General Phone: (662) 329-4750
  • President: Dr. Claudia A. Limbert
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 2,476
  • College Mascot: Blues
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Mississippi University for Women - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2091,1671,376
Number Granted Admission (%)85 (41%)495 (42%)580 (42%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)40 (47%)183 (37%)223 (38%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam73%
ACT ® Exam21496%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410640
SAT ® Math390530
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1622
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving66%59%32%69%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,811$4,395$586$3,768
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.9%5.9%4.3%
Number in Default343535
Number in Repayment691593806
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,423$4,423$4,209
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,423$4,423$4,209
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,051$11,688$10,723
Books and Supplies$900$840$840
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,164$4,981$4,740
Other Expenses$3,315$3,125$2,779
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,325$5,024$5,024
Other Expenses$3,315$3,125$2,779
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,315$3,125$2,779
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,802$13,369$12,568
In-State$13,802$13,369$12,568
Out of State$21,430$20,634$19,082
Off Campus
In-District$13,963$13,412$12,852
In-State$13,963$13,412$12,852
Out of State$21,591$20,677$19,366
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,638$8,388$7,828
In-State$8,638$8,388$7,828
Out of State$16,266$15,653$14,342
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-16-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Degree-4-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-12-
Business Administration Degree-26-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-15-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree-10-
Curriculum and Instruction Degree--3
Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented Degree--6
Elementary Education Degree-54-
Health Teacher Education Degree--9
Music Teacher Education Degree-1-
Reading Teacher Education Degree--4
Secondary Education Degree--4
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-18-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family Systems Degree-10-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-4-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Music Therapy Degree-1-
Nursing Degree339134
Speech and Language Pathology Degree-199
 
History
History Degree-4-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal Degree-12-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-12-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-6-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts, Other Degree-18-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-2-
Physical Sciences Degree---
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-21-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree-24-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-2-
Social Sciences Degree-8-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree-1-
Visual and Performing Arts Degree-15-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,476
  • Undergraduate: 2,272 Graduate: 204
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 451 Female: 2,025
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 424 Female: 1,848
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 27 Female: 177
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,855 Part-Time: 621
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,758 Part-Time: 514
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 97 Part-Time: 107
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien241%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181847%
Ages 18-1938916%
Ages 20-2158324%
Ages 22-2442317%
Ages 25-2932813%
Ages 30-341888%
Ages 35-391386%
Ages 40-491827%
Ages 50-65522%
Age Over 6590.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees36229171
Faculty Status19914752
Tenured Faculty55541
Graduate Assistants4-4
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service18513451
Primarily Instruction18513451
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial32302
Other Professionals59536
Technical and/or Paraprofessional867412
Clerical And Secretarial57489
Skilled Crafts1-1
Service and/or Maintenance15132
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,508 (111)$46,542 (44)$48,143 (67)
Professor$56,393 (18)$55,759 (9)$57,027 (9)
Associate Professor$46,001 (19)$45,741 (9)$46,236 (10)
Assistant Professor$46,335 (34)$45,039 (15)$47,358 (19)
Instructor$45,223 (40)$41,705 (11)$46,558 (29)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,686 (23)$64,580 (7)$69,045 (16)
Professor$69,143 (8)$65,031 (5)$75,995 (3)
Associate Professor$70,451 (2)$58,401 (1)$82,500 (1)
Assistant Professor$76,500 (2)- (-)$76,500 (2)
Instructor$64,521 (11)$68,500 (1)$64,123 (10)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,860 (134)$47,406 (51)$49,753 (83)
Professor$56,448 (26)$54,848 (14)$58,315 (12)
Associate Professor$47,110 (21)$45,946 (10)$48,169 (11)
Assistant Professor$47,239 (36)$45,039 (15)$48,809 (21)
Instructor$46,856 (51)$42,900 (12)$48,073 (39)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students40%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female41%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien80%
American Indian50%
Black31%
Asian100%
White41%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less24%
5 Years35%
6 Years38%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Liquor Related-1
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related-4
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary11
On Campus
Burglary1311
Vehicle Theft21
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