by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a MUW degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how MUW measures up.
MUW is ranked #1,106 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Mississippi, it ranks #17 of 32 for value.
These MUW majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #20 of 98 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | #23 of 123 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | #27 of 92 |
| Public Health | #27 of 92 |
| Individualized Studies | #53 of 113 |
| Communication Sciences | #56 of 238 |
| Physical Education | #74 of 264 |
| Accounting / Finance | #77 of 958 |
| Registered Nursing | #186 of 966 |
| Nursing | #186 of 966 |
Below is the detailed MUW value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Mississippi University for Women is ranked #4 out of #33 in Mississippi for quality and #17 out of #32 for Mississippi value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the MUW financial aid page to be sure.
Mississippi University for Women is ranked #1,106 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Mississippi University for Women provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at MUW costs about $13,479. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $53,917 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,122 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,411 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,479 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $53,917 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the MUW net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a MUW degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $88,488 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,917 | #1,106 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $49,644 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $88,488 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,917 | #17 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $49,644 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at MUW shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,376 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,027 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,964 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,894 |
| Over $110K | $18,012 |
About 89% of MUW undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,072 per year. Get more details on the MUW financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average MUW cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.