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The W celebrates high rankings for best value and social mobility

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
by Tyler Wheat

Mississippi University for Women remains among the best in the region, recognized for best value and social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.

Aerial view of Callaway Hall

The annual “Best Colleges” ranking placed the University at No. 15 in Top Public Schools – Regional Universities (South).  Additionally, U.S. News & World report placed The W at No. 11 in Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (South) and tied for No. 12 in Top Performers on Social Mobility – Regional Universities (South).

 “I am proud that once again The W has been recognized as one of the best values and as a top performer for the social mobility of our students. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of our students,” said W President Nora Miller.

Among public universities in the south region, The W ranked No. 4 in Best Value and No. 4 among Top Performers on Social Mobility. 

Additional rankings by U.S. News & World Report:

  • No. 14 Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (South)
  • No. 34 overall among Regional Universities (South).

Now in its 40th year, the rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 national colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality and place an emphasis on social mobility and outcomes for graduating college students.

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as outcome measures — including graduation rates, graduate indebtedness and post-graduate earnings.

“For 40 years, Best Colleges has continued to evolve as a trusted companion to prospective students and their families during the decision-making process,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “The rankings and editorial content offer crucial data as well as college advice and informed reporting to all who seek a college education.”

To view the entire 2025 rankings, please visit: www.usnews.com/colleges.

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

About The W

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 2,227 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, diversity and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

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