For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at Mississippi University for Women rose by 1.4%, as indicated in the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year public university paid $7,866 this year, an increase of $110 from the $7,756 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 74% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Mississippi, while about 26% come from other states.
Data reveals that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Mississippi University for Women in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 112 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $1 million, and 71 students obtained student loans exceeding $506,119.
Across all undergraduates, 1,516 students benefited from grants or scholarships amounting to $11.6 million. Additionally, 850 students borrowed a combined total of $6.5 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 68 | 56% | $469,024 | $6,897 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 32 | 26% | $76,562 | $2,393 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 87 | 72% | $481,524 | $5,535 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 112 | 93% | $1 million | $9,171 |
| Federal student loans | 67 | 55% | $385,036 | $5,747 |
| Other student loans | 9 | 7% | $121,083 | $13,454 |
| Student loan aid | 71 | 59% | $506,119 | $7,128 |
| Total student aid | 120 | 99% | $1.5 million | $12,776 |
