The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning approved the following expenses.
4.1 Tuition and Fees
A portion of student tuition and fee charges is used for operating costs, including scholarships, tuition waivers, and other operating costs. It is the intent of the University to keep expenses at a minimum. The residence halls and food service must be self-supporting, and their fees are set according to costs.
2024-2025 Tuition
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Tuition
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Capital Improvement Mandatory Fee
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Total
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Graduate Full-Time
(9-13 credit hours, per semester) |
$4196.00 |
$50.00 |
$4,246.00 |
Graduate Part-Time
(1-8 credit hours, per credit hour) |
$466.23 |
$5.56 |
$471.79 |
Overload Tuition:
Graduate students taking more than 13 semester hours must pay an additional $466.23 per credit hour.
Masters in Business Administration
MBA Flat-Rate Tuition Total Cost $10,000
Number of semesters may vary for this 36 credit hour program. Includes tuition, capital improvement fees, and course fees.
WBOOKS+
$20.00 per credit hour (https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus)
Fees
Late Registration |
$10 |
Change of Course (Drop/Add) - per change |
$10 |
Full-time commuting students, attending at least one class on campus, will be assessed a $125 Commuter Meal Plan per semester.
Updated tuition and fees, including summer school tuition are also published online (https://www.muw.edu/accounting/tuition/ay24/).
Printing (based on location)
McDevitt Lab 10¢ per black and white page
Fant Library 10¢ per black and white page
25¢ per color page
Martin (Nursing) Lab 10¢ per balck and white page
All students receive a $5.00 quota at the begining of each semester that can be used at any location. When that quota is depleted, the student will be charged for each subsequent print job.
4.2 Room and Board
Double Occupancy
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Room
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Board
(mandatory)
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Room and Board
Total per Term
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Callaway, Jones & Kincannon |
Full Term |
$2,300.00 |
$1,930.00 |
$4,230.00 |
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per Accelerated Term |
$1,150.00 |
$965.00 |
$2,115.00 |
Grossnickle |
Full Term |
$2,355.00 |
$1,930.00 |
$4,285.00 |
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per Accelerated Term |
$1,177.50 |
$965.00 |
$2,142.50 |
Columbus & Hastings-Simmons |
Full Term |
$2,440.00 |
$1,930.00 |
$4,370.00 |
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per Accelerated Term |
$1,220.00 |
$965.00 |
$2,185.00 |
Single Occupancy
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Callaway, Jones & Kincannon |
Full Term |
$3,450.00 |
$1,930.00 |
$5,380.00 |
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per Accelerated Term |
$1,725.00 |
$965.00 |
$2,690.00 |
Grossnickle |
Full Term |
$3,555.50 |
$1,930.00 |
$5,485.00 |
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per Accelerated Term |
$1,777.50 |
$965.00 |
$2,742.50 |
Columbus & Hastings-Simmons |
Full Term |
$3,680.00 |
$1,930.00 |
$5,610.00 |
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per Accelerated Term |
$1,840.00 |
$965.00 |
$2,805.00 |
Living expenses include housing and the following meal plan choices:
Plan |
Flex Dollars |
*Unlimited Cafeteria Meals |
$200 |
*14 Cafeteria Meals per week |
$275 |
*10 Cafeteria Meals per week |
$375 |
*8 Cafeteria Meals per week |
$425 |
Flex Dollars can be used in the Subway Café, Simply to Go (Parkinson lobby), Common Grounds (Fant Library), or to pay for guest meals in the cafeteria.
4.3 Special Fees
Bypass Examination Fee
The fee of $125.00 must accompany the completed application for a bypass examination.
Advanced Placement and CLEP Recording Fees
A $25.00 fee per course must be paid before Advanced Placement or CLEP credit will be recorded on a student’s transcript.
Degree Audit Fee
A non-refundable fee is required of all students who apply for a degree by the deadline published on the Academic Calendar. Applications for degrees are available in the Office of the Registrar. Should a student not complete graduation requirements for the term indicated, another application must be filed and another audit fee paid. Late fees may be assessed. See the Academic Calendars for deadlines.
Course Participation Fees
Non-refundable fees in addition to tuition are associated with some courses which require the use of special equipment, facilities or materials. These fees, which vary from course to course, will be listed in the schedule of classes each term and will be collected as part of registration.
4.4 Payment
To avoid a $150 late payment fee, all amounts woed are due by the following dats for each semester.
Fall 2024 - September 14, 2024
Spring 2025 - February 14, 2025
Commuting and residence hall students have the option of selecting one of the two payment plans.
Payment Plan I: Payment in full at or before registration.
Pay the amount due on your student account via WConnect. Log onto WConnect, choose the Banner Self Service Icon, then Students from the top menu, then Account Information. You will be directed to Transact where you can view term charges, remaining balance and make payments.
Note: One-half of the approved annual award of scholarships, loans or grants may be deducted from the amount owed. Also, first-time students who receive financial aid under the Title IV program are subject to the refund guidelines of that program. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for specific guidelines.
Payment Plan 2: Set up a payment plan with Transact.
Payment plans will be available through Transact and will consist of 5 equal monthly payments due on the 15th of July, August, September, October and November for fall and January, February, March and April for spring. A $50.00 enrollment fee will apply to all payment plans. Log onto WConnect, choose the Banner Self Service icon, then Students from the top menu, then Account Information. You will be directed to Transact where you can view term charges, remaining balance, setup a payment plan and make payments.
Other Forms of Payment by University Accounting:
- VA Benefits - Certified through the VA Representative in the MUW’s Registrar’s Office.
- MPACT or other state prepaid accounts - Contact University Accounting to bill each semester.
- Outside Source Scholarships
- Employers
- Civic Clubs or Organizations
- Churches
- Foundations
- Each should include the student’s name and ID number for processing.
***If you make a payment by check, and the check is returned unpaid, there will be an electronic debit of your bank account for the check amount and all (applicable)service fees, taxes and related expenses permitted by law.
The University reserves the right to cancel a student’s registration for nonpayment of tuition and fees for a previous enrollment period.
4.5 Adjustments to Charges / Refunds
Adjustments will only be made to the student’s account for classes added and/or registered for until the Last Day To Add And/Or Register For Classes as listed on the University’s Academic Calendar.
Adjustments to tuition are made for students who officially withdraw from the University as follows:
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100 % Refund |
95% Refund |
Full Fall and Spring Terms |
days 1-5 |
days 6-10 |
Full Summer Term |
days 1-4 |
days 5-6 |
Accelerated Fall and Spring Terms |
days 1-3 |
days 4-5 |
Summer Session (5 weeks sessions) |
days 1-2 |
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Non-Attendance of classes does not constitute an official withdrawal from the University. See Section 2.6 Withdrawal Procedures .
Students who withdraw from housing during the first two weeks after move-in day will have their living expenses and original meal plan disbursement expenses pro-rated with an 85% adjustment. After the first two weeks, students who withdraw from housing will not receive an adjustment.
If you have any questions please call (662)329-7210.
4.6 Student Obligations
General Information
Accounts owed to the University must be cleared before the student will be allowed to preregister for subsequent terms. The University reserves the right to refuse transcripts, diplomas, degree verifications, and letters of good standing to students whose financial obligations have not been satisfied. Students who withdraw from the University are responsible for any balance remaining on their account.
Any student account that remains unpaid at the end of the term and is not paid within thirty days may be turned over to an outside collection agency. To cover the collection agency costs, a fee will be added to the amount owed by the student.
Identification Cards
All enrolled students are issued a student identification card. The identification card will provide admittance to campus and into campus buildings. The identification card may be used for attaching monies for use at dining services on campus. The identification card may be used to verity identification for check distribution, admission to University events, and/or purchase of University event tickets. Students should keep identification cards with them at all times. Use of another person’s I.D. card constitutes fraud and will result in disciplinary action.
Residential students are issued identification cards to use for obtaining their meals in the Dining Center and for access to the residence halls. Residential students must have their identification card to dine in the Dining Hall, or must pay for their meal.
Lost or stolen identification cards must be reported to the MUW Police Department. A replacement fee will be directly applied to an individual’s banner account. In order to receive a replacement identification card, a picture governmental identification card must be presented to the MUW Police Department.
Parking Decal
Any individual who regularly operates or parks a motor vehicle or motorcycle on the campus and streets of Mississippi University for Women must register the vehicle and display the appropriate decal on or before the first day of classes or within twenty-four hours (excluding weekends and holidays) after it is first brought on the university campus or streets. A fee of $25.00 is charged for a parking decal.
Student Supplies
Books and other academic supplies may be secured at the University bookstore, which is located on the first floor of the Hogarth Student Center. The fees and expenses previously cited do not include the cost of these items.
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