University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi is a large, public institution in University, MS, in a town setting. It enrolls about 21,473 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 72% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $50,994.

97%

Acceptance

$13,314

Net price

21,473

Enrollment

72%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–610

SAT Math490–590

ACT Composite21–29

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

$0–30K

$8,945

$30–48K

$9,217

$48–75K

$14,794

$75–110K

$18,573

$110K+

$21,313

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business29.3%

Health & Nursing18.8%

Communications8.3%

Biology4.5%

Psychology4.3%

Parks & Recreation4.2%

Education4.1%

Engineering4.0%

Multidisciplinary3.8%

Criminal Justice3.0%

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

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Black

10%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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