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University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi

University, MS, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The University of Mississippi is a 4-year public institution in northwest Mississippi and the state’s largest university by enrollment. Ole Miss encompasses 15 schools and colleges as well as the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. For students interested in arts and culture, Ole Miss is home to the University of Mississippi Museum and Rowan Oak, the former home of William Faulkner. Additionally, Ole Miss hosts Rainbow Fraternity, the first fraternity founded in the south.

Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$13,540
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1200

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$13,540
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,412
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$26,980
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,040
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,933
$30k - $48k
$9,205
$48k - $75k
$15,436
$75k - $110k
$18,808
$110k+
$20,648
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,720
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,744
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,126

 

Students receiving state aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2882
Students receiving federal aid
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,744
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$75,200,880
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$71,281,037

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
36%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,144
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
34%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,208
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,371

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
97%
Acceptance Rate
22311
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1244
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionApril 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
35%
Out-Of-State Students
53%
70%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1200
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
600
Reading
25th
520
75th
620
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
23
Top 25%
46
Top 50%
72
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
256
$30k - $48k
131
$48k - $75k
103
$75k - $110k
90
$110k+
148

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 662-915-7226
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,300
Total Number of Undergrads
17,302
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
40%
20-39 Students
35%
40-99 Students
19%
100+ Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
124

Faculty Overview

0
100
75%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
35%
Out-Of-State Students
53%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
57
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
5%
White
78%
Multiracial
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
393
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Rebels
School Colors
cardinal red and navy
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
218
Total Female Athletes
159
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
23
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Mississippi Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,600
Top 5 Cities
Memphis
Jackson
Atlanta
Nashville
Lake Dallas
Top 5 Employers
University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Walmart
FedEx Services
Deloitte
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
if you want it, in some way, ole miss offers it. there's nothing ole miss cant teach you
Mary from Shreveport, LA
Wow! My first year at the University of Mississippi has been a blast!! I can't hardly believe my last final will be tomorrow! I have learned so much! From my EDHE class, to my Biology! Even things I thought I already knew have been broadened; just be being apart of the diverse group of individuals, that make up The University of Mississippi.
Elizabeth from Oxford, MS
Ole Miss is considered the Harvard of the South, and it's no joke. It may be easy to get into the school, but it's not super easy to stay in. You definitely have to do the work and plan on learning to time manage and avoid procrastinating!
Megan from Houston, TX
Ole Miss has offered me an experience of a lifetime. The Honors College is ranked very highly nationwide as well as the Lott Leadership Institute and Croft Institute. Every class is designed to allow a student to learn as much as possible and the professors are very welcoming and act as though they want their students to do their best. It is very likely that a student who goes to Ole Miss will be very happy with their academic opportunities.
Kristen from Ridgeland, MS
If you try hard and keep up with your course work you will be fine. Some teachers are great; others can be kind of boring.
Alison from Utica, MS
Professors are great and you will do fine as long as you go to classes.
Eric from South Plainfield, NJ
The University of Mississippi is highly regarded within many national rankings for its many departments including their honors college. Besides the leading and competitive academics, Ole Miss boasts being ranked one of the most beautiful campus to visit. You will definitely find this upon your visit, especially if it includes a visit to the Grove during football season!
Christina from Naperville, IL
Ole Miss has a lot to offer, and their advanced courses are difficult but interesting. They will definitely push you.
Katherine from Oxford, MS
It's an amazing experience to attend the University of Mississippi. The campus is beautiful. The classes are small and personal.
Hannah from Madison, MS
The University of Mississippi is rich in tradition and academic opportunities. However they also know how to have fun which is evident on game days and in greek life. Most importantly, they have many resources to help you find a career after college.
Current Out of State Freshman