Founded in 1884, Mississippi University for Women is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Columbus (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mississippi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Mississippi University for Women (MUW) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mississippi University for Women (MUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 136 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 