1884
Columbus, MS

School Details

Mississippi University for Women is a four-year, public institution of higher education, located in the city of Columbus, Mississippi. MUW was established in 1884 as the first public women’s college in the United States. The school began as the Industrial Institute and College and later changed its name to Mississippi State College for Women before it was granted university status in 1974. In 1982, the school began admitting male students. Today MUW is one of the most affordable universities in that region and is considered one of the best public universities in the Southeast.

Mississippi University for Women awards certificates, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctorate degrees. Students at MUW can earn several online degree programs, including graduate degrees, graduate certificates, undergraduate degree programs, and minors. Enjoy greater flexibility while attending the same classes and earning the same degree online that traditional, on-campus students do with MUW online degrees.

Accreditation & Licensing

Mississippi University for Women is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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