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This year at Mississippi University for Women, we project that on average students will pay $13,817, while the advertised price of attendance is $24,194. That’s a difference of $10,377.
| Year | Net in-state price at Mississippi University for Women | In-state sticker price at Mississippi University for Women | Out-of-state sticker price at Mississippi University for Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $13,817 | $24,194 | $22,269 |
| 24-25 | $13,436 | $23,528 | $22,572 |
| 23-24 | $13,066 | $22,879 | $22,879 |
| 22-23 | $12,617 | $22,093 | $22,093 |
| 21-22 | $12,691 | $21,679 | $21,679 |
| 20-21 | $12,309 | $21,188 | $21,188 |
| 19-20 | $13,023 | $20,888 | $20,888 |
| 18-19 | $11,725 | $20,079 | $20,079 |
| 17-18 | $11,152 | $19,146 | $30,687 |
| 16-17 | $10,783 | $18,609 | $29,178 |
| 15-16 | $10,018 | $17,872 | $27,938 |
| 14-15 | $10,719 | $17,521 | $27,241 |
| 13-14 | $10,003 | $16,823 | $26,543 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Mississippi University for Women this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $20,691, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $12,458. That's a difference of $8,233.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Mississippi University for Women |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $12,458 |
| $30K-$48K | $14,266 |
| $48K-$75K | $13,102 |
| $75K-$110K | $20,691 |
| >$110K | $19,725 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Mississippi University for Women, over the last five years 41% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Mississippi University for Women.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Mississippi University for Women | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 38% | 31% |
| Asian | 40% | 45% |
| Black | 41% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 28% | |
| White | 48% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 37% | |
| Unknown race | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Mississippi University for Women, about 75% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Mississippi University for Women has 2,973 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 79% of students are female.
And about 59% of students are white.