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University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi is a large, public institution located in University, ms. Founded in 1848, University of Mississippi offers undergraduate degrees in 182 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
21,585 undergraduates
$9,412 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Mississippi? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 96.6%
SAT score average 1184
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.50
Application fee $75
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Mississippi is known for one of its top majors: Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Accounting and Related Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Marketing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,412
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,040
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,300
Cost of attendance* $28,952
Average financial aid package $14,872
Estimated cost $14,080 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,040
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,300
Cost of attendance* $46,520
Average financial aid package $14,872
Estimated cost $31,648 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Mississippi has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,585, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

26,449

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
75%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Mississippi, students love their National Society of Collegiate Scholars, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

Oxford, Mississippi, University, MS 38677
6629157211
www.olemiss.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

National society of collegiate scholars

University of mississippi american medical women's association

Active minds um

American medical student association

Gamma beta phi

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Mississippi to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Mississippi?

University of Mississippi is located in University, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Mississippi? 

The acceptance rate for University of Mississippi is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Mississippi?

The average high school GPA for University of Mississippi students was 3.50.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Mississippi?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Mississippi including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,808.

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