Financial Aid at MUW
Financial Aid Amount Received
$7,579 (93.66% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
95% of 2,080 students
2,070 undergraduate students (95% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at Mississippi University for Women. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University, the percentage of students who received financial aid is much higher (the average of the schools is 77.50%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $7,579 and the average loan amount is $7,513. The average financial aid amount is 93.66% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $8,092).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,070 | 95% | $15,688,513 | $7,579 |
| Pell Grants | 926 | 43% | $5,491,765 | $5,931 |
| Federal Students Loans | 891 | 41% | $6,694,211 | $7,513 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 162 students have received one or more types of financial aid at Mississippi University for Women.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $9,887 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $6,219.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at Mississippi University for Women.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 166 | 99% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 162 | 97% | $1,601,746 | $9,887 |
| Federal Grants | 158 | 95% | $882,290 | $5,584 |
| Pell Grants | 98 | 59% | $578,765 | $5,906 |
| Other Federal Grants | 154 | 92% | $303,525 | $1,971 |
| State/Local Grants | 62 | 37% | $141,976 | $2,290 |
| Institutional Grants | 129 | 77% | $577,480 | $4,477 |
| Student Loans | 87 | 52% | $541,023 | $6,219 |
| Federal Student Loans | 83 | 50% | $457,463 | $5,512 |
| Other Student Loans | 7 | 4% | $83,560 | $11,937 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at Mississippi University for Women.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $1,030,340 | $8,732 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 57 | 57 | $591,659 | $10,380 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 22 | 22 | $228,813 | $10,401 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 14 | 12 | $83,437 | $5,960 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 14 | 14 | $83,952 | $5,997 |
| $110,001 - more | 11 | 10 | $42,479 | $3,862 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Mississippi University for Women, 126 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 14 students live off-campus. In addition, 17 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 126 |
| Living Off-Campus | 14 |
| Living with Family | 17 |
| Un-known | 5 |