by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,418 undergraduates in 2020, MUW is a small, public university located in Columbus, Mississippi. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, MUW offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MUW can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MUW Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MUW Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MUW does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MUW Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MUW for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, MUW does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
MUW offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
MUW has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,418 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,835 (75.9%). Part-time attendance was 583 (24.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,835 | 583 | 2,418 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MUW has a very homogeneous student body. We rank MUW #2815 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MUW by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MUW Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at MUW, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mississippi University for Women Athletics