Mississippi University for Women is ranked No. 14 in the south and No. 185 nationally, according to Washington Monthly’s 2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars. Released Monday, Aug. 31, the ranking placed The W as the highest-ranked public or private university in Mississippi. “Washington Monthly’s…
Mississippi high school students with a passion for learning, leadership, creativity and discovery can now apply for the 2027 Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS), a tuition-free residential honors program that will bring talented students from across the state to Mississippi University for Women’s campus next summer. Applications for the…
Social media plays an important and strategic role in university communication, influencing brand perception, community and student engagement and awareness of the university. As the use of AI in content creation continues to grow, it is increasingly important that we represent the university accurately in both imagery and…
Mississippi University for Women has been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges of 2026-27 by TIME. Interim President Scott Tollison said, “We are proud to be named the top university in Mississippi in the inaugural TIME Best Colleges rankings. This marks the third time in just over…
Mississippi University for Women and The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) are partnering to present Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible” Nov. 13-15 in Cromwell Theater. “‘The Crucible’ was selected for its important place in early American history and its exploration of the Salem witch…
Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,371 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.
Be Bold.
