Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi University for Women is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in Columbus town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,789 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 217 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 128 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 59%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mississippi University for Women's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,514, and fees were $100. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,055 and $100 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students2,789 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 37 |
Bachelor's degree | 38 | 361 |
Master's degree | 5 | 28 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 5 |
Compare Schools
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Northwest Mississippi Community College - Oxford Campus
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University of Mississippi
88 miles away |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
93 miles away |
University of North Alabama
100 miles away |
Northwest Mississippi Community College - Benton County Vocational Center
103 miles away |
University of Mississippi Medical Center
129 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 12/01/1982 - 06/30/2006 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1979 - 06/30/2006 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
98%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1070 to 1200 |
ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $276/credit | |
In State Students | $276/credit | |
Out of State Students | $756/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $367/credit | |
In State Students | $367/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,009/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $12,420 | $12,420 | $34,020 |
ADN | 70 | $19,320 | $19,320 | $52,920 |
BSN | 125 | $34,500 | $34,500 | $94,500 |
FNP | 50 | $18,350 | $18,350 | $50,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Mississippi University for Women's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 42% | $5,232 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $565 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $2,352 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $9,472 |
Federal Student Loans | 44% | $5,966 |
Private Loans | 1% | $3,750 |
$10,783
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,747 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,363 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,432 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,379 |
Over $110,000$15,838 |
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Student Population
2,577
Undergrads
212
Graduates
2,241
Women
548
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
60% |
Black/African American |
34% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Hispanic |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.