The W earns Top 20 Spot in Washington Monthly College Rankings
Mississippi University for Women has earned national recognition for its dedication to student success and social mobility, ranking among the region’s top 20 colleges in Washington Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck–Southern Colleges.
“It is gratifying to see The W’s commitment to high-quality, affordable education, student success and social mobility recognized,” President Nora Miller said. “Washington Monthly’s rankings illustrate the significant difference we make for our students and for the city, region and state we serve.”
Landing The W at No. 16 in the Best Bang for the Buck–Southern category, Washington Monthly describes the list as “our one-of-a-kind list of schools that help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.” The annual ranking is based on access, affordability and outcomes.
The university also placed No. 31 among the Top 100 Master’s Universities and No. 148 out of 500 in the new Best Colleges for Your Tuition (And Tax) Dollars ranking, the highest placement among all Mississippi universities in both categories.
The magazine also recognized The W for staying true to its economic mission, noting the university ranks well above many larger and better-known institutions for students graduating on time with low debt.
Since 2005, the Washington Monthly has ranked colleges based on what they do for the country.
Washington Monthly stated, “The key takeaway of the rankings is that public higher education systems in some states are engines of social mobility at an affordable price tag.”
For the complete listings, please visit: washingtonmonthly.com/2025-college-guide/