Mississippi University for Women
Chartered in 1884, Mississippi University for Women became the first public womens college in America. MUW is dedicated to the liberal arts and to professional education for all students, with an emphasis on academic and leadership preparation for women. In spring 2013, MUW began offering its first doctoral program, a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP).
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Coed | 1884 | N/A | Semester | $3.9 million | 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701 | (662) 329-4750 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 100.0 | Mississippi | Columbus | 75 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 114 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 39% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| women's center |
| day care |
| health service |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | University Archives are currently maintained outside of the Library due to construction. |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Remedial reading |
| Tape recorders |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Priority seating |
| Texts on tape |
| Typist/scribe |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |