Founded in 1884, Mississippi University for Women is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Columbus (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mississippi. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Mississippi University for Women (MUW) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Mississippi University for Women (MUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 136 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MUW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Mississippi University for Women |
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Acronym | MUW |
Founded | 1884 |
Motto | We study for light to bless with light. |
Colours | W Blue and Welty Blue |
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Address | 1100 College Street Columbus 39701 Mississippi United States |
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Tel | +1 (662) 329 4750 |
Fax | +1 (662) 329 7297 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
International students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are neither required nor recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 90-100% |
Admission Office | Box W-1613 Columbus 39701 (662) 329 7106 877 462 8439 |
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Student Enrollment | 3,000-3,999 |
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Academic Staff | 200-299 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Rural |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
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2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities II |
Size & Setting | Four-year, small, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Very high undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions focus, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences focus, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1921
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