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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
- Website: www.muw.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,379
- College Mascot: Blues
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 211 | 1,145 | 1,356 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 79 (37%) | 548 (48%) | 627 (46%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 23 (29%) | 217 (40%) | 240 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 8 | 3% |
| ACT ® Exam | 232 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 380 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 58% | 43% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,476 | $3,589 | $817 | $4,336 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 1.4% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 35 | 9 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 806 | 623 | 589 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,209 | $3,933 | $3,690 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,723 | $9,724 | $8,914 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,740 | $4,516 | $4,260 |
| Other Expenses | $2,779 | $2,654 | $2,654 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,024 | $5,024 | $4,785 |
| Other Expenses | $2,779 | $2,654 | $2,654 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,779 | $2,654 | $2,654 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,568 | $11,943 | $11,404 |
| Out of State | $19,082 | $17,734 | $16,628 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,852 | $12,451 | $11,929 |
| Out of State | $19,366 | $18,242 | $17,153 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,828 | $7,427 | $7,144 |
| Out of State | $14,342 | $13,218 | $12,368 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,379 Undergraduate: 2,222 Graduate: 157
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 369 Female: 2,010
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 355 Female: 1,867
- Graduate Gender Male: 14 Female: 143
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,734 Part-Time: 645
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,662 Part-Time: 560
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 72 Part-Time: 85
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 22 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Black | 790 | 33% |
| Asian | 39 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.8% |
| White | 1,501 | 63% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 196 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 413 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 574 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 409 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 278 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 166 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 111 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 159 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 64 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 379 | 298 | 81 |
| Faculty Status | 220 | 150 | 70 |
| Tenured Faculty | 52 | 52 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 3 | - | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 206 | 136 | 70 |
| Primarily Instruction | 206 | 136 | 70 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 46 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 96 | 86 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 61 | 53 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 15 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,729 (108) | $45,132 (40) | $49,257 (68) |
| Professor | $58,552 (20) | $53,949 (8) | $61,621 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $47,889 (12) | $46,822 (6) | $48,957 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,221 (34) | $44,380 (15) | $45,886 (19) |
| Instructor | $44,561 (42) | $38,824 (11) | $46,596 (31) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,960 (27) | $64,209 (9) | $68,336 (18) |
| Professor | $68,352 (10) | $65,147 (6) | $73,161 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $59,252 (2) | $59,252 (2) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,125 (4) | - (-) | $73,125 (4) |
| Instructor | $64,855 (11) | $68,500 (1) | $64,490 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,141 (135) | $46,492 (49) | $50,650 (86) |
| Professor | $57,677 (30) | $53,672 (14) | $61,181 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $47,974 (14) | $47,236 (8) | $48,957 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,759 (38) | $44,380 (15) | $48,311 (23) |
| Instructor | $46,325 (53) | $40,260 (12) | $48,101 (41) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 15% |
| Female | 39% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 23% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 35% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 11 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
