Cost of MUW
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,603 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,747 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,855 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
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| Average net price after aid | $11,452 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,320 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,766 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,609 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,778 |
| $110,001+ | $15,813 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MUW's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at MUW
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 669 | $77,817 | $12,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 227 | $41,803 | $17,891 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | $39,354 | $19,109 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | $37,842 | — |
| Biology | 28 | $34,365 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 17 | $30,777 | — |
| Public Health | 70 | $30,607 | $22,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 47 | $27,609 | $14,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 64 | — | $13,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 6 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 9 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology | 28 | — | $13,620 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 21 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 38 | $105,325 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 52 | $52,973 | $35,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | $52,332 | — |
| Public Health | 14 | $37,565 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 25 | — | — |
| Education | 11 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 30 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Mississippi
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Delta State University | Cleveland | $12,677 | 100% | $44,639 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena | $11,844 | 92% | $36,621 |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State | $14,791 | 45% | $40,721 |
| Jackson State University | Jackson | $34,119 | 93% | $42,075 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg | $21,172 | 99% | $47,355 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | $18,781 | 78% | $54,296 |
| University of Mississippi | University | $13,752 | 97% | $59,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is MUW's acceptance rate?
Mississippi University for Women admits 90% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.
How much does MUW cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,603 a year (tuition and fees: $8,747). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,452 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,320.
How much do MUW graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,685 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 16 similar colleges in Mississippi. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,817 a year after graduation).
What is MUW's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.