University of Mississippi
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About University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi (byname Ole Miss) is a public research university in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. The university's medical center is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Legislature chartered the university on February 24, 1844, and in 1848 admitted its first 80 students. During the Civil War, the university operated as a Confederate hospital and narrowly avoided destruction by Ulysses S. Grant's forces. In 1962, during the civil rights movement, a race riot occurred on campus when segregationists tried to prevent the enrollment of African American student James Meredith. The university has since taken measures to improve its image. The university is closely associated with writer William Faulkner and owns and manages his former Oxford home Rowan Oak, which with other on-campus sites Barnard Observatory and Lyceum–The Circle Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ole Miss is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". It is one of 33 institutions participating in the National Sea Grant Program and also participates in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. Its research
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97%
Acceptance
$13,314
Net price
21,473
Enrollment
72%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
97%
Acceptance rate
1,184
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,314
Average net price
$9,772
In-state tuition
$28,600
Out-of-state tuition
$12,600
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$28,660
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
37%
Students with federal loans
$20,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$50,994
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,336
Median earnings (6 yrs)
72%
Graduation rate
87%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$15,881
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
21,473
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
24%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Mississippi FAQ
Is University of Mississippi a public or private school?
University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mississippi?
University of Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 97%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Mississippi cost?
The average annual net price at University of Mississippi is $13,314 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,772 in-state and $28,600 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mississippi?
About 72% of students at University of Mississippi complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Mississippi graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Mississippi students earn a median of $50,994 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Mississippi?
Admitted students at University of Mississippi have an average SAT score of 1,184 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Mississippi?
University of Mississippi enrolls about 21,473 students.
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