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# Mississippi University for Women

Public nursing-focused university in Columbus, Mississippi with open admissions and low in-state tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 33.493305, -88.418601

### Summary

Public nursing-focused university in Columbus, Mississippi with open admissions and low in-state tuition.

### Description

Mississippi University for Women in Columbus is a public four-year institution with a special focus on nursing and health professions. The university serves a student body of 2,227 and maintains open admissions, welcoming all applicants regardless of test scores or academic background.

Annual tuition is $8,392 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $16,964 when room and board are included. The 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 23, reflecting the university's accessible admissions approach.

This institution works best for students seeking affordable preparation for careers in nursing and health-related fields, as well as adult learners and those returning to education. Visit muw.edu for more information about programs and student support services.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 176,035
- **State**: MS
- **City**: Columbus
- **Address**: 1100 College Street
- **Zip Code**: 39701
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://www.muw.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $8,392
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,392
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $16,964
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $16,964
- **Room and Board**: $8,572
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,227
- **Acceptance Rate**: 100%
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 23
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $99,176,931
- **Carnegie Classification**: Special Focus: Nursing
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Health Professions and Related Programs