FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 22, 2005
Contact: Jill O’Bryant
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MUW Records Another Enrollment Increase

COLUMBUS, Miss. – Enrollment is up 2.56 percent at Mississippi University for Women.

As of the end of the second day of classes, enrollment is at 2,319 compared to 2,261 the same time last year.

MUW has experienced three years of consistent enrollment growth, which is attributed to a highly personalized learning environment made possible through the dedication of its faculty.

“I think this increase is reflective of student interest in a quality education provided in a setting that meets the individual needs of those students,” said MUW President Claudia Limbert. “We care as much about our students’ education as they do.”

Dr. Bucky Wesley, vice president for student services, said, “There is a lot of excitement on campus with the opening of a new year and with full occupancy in the women’s residence halls.”

The university learned last week that it is ranked tenth among Southern public master’s universities for the second year in a row in U.S.News & World Report’s 2006 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.” It is the only Mississippi institution ranked in this category.

MUW offers more than 50 majors including business, education and nursing, whose graduates in the bachelor of science nursing program have a 99.27 percent pass rate on the National Licensure Exam since inception of the program. In addition, there are educational opportunities in a wide range of signature programs from culinary arts to music therapy.