University of Mississippi — College Profile

About

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is a flagship public research institution celebrated for its nationally preeminent Patterson School of Accountancy, the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, and strong professional programs in pharmacy and integrated marketing communications. Student life is animated by warm Southern hospitality, a thriving Greek system, and fervent school spirit anchored in SEC athletics and the legendary game-day tailgating traditions of The Grove. Set against the charming literary backdrop of Oxford, the picturesque, oak-shaded campus uniquely blends high-impact academic opportunities with a rich cultural heritage tied to iconic figures like William Faulkner.

Wikipedia:The University of Mississippi is a public research university in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. The university's medical center is located in Jackson, Mississippi.

Location

University, MS, 38677-1848 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MEM · Memphis

53 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,772$28,600

Housing & food (on campus)$12,600$12,600

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$28,660$52,938

Average net price$13,314Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$28,600

In-state: $9,772

Housing & food (on campus)$12,600

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$52,938

In-state: $28,660

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $13,314

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: olemiss.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Mississippi’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$31,068

Fees$160

Housing$8,030

Food$5,580

Books & supplies$1,200

Personal expenses$3,500

Transportation$3,400

Total published by the school$52,938

Source: olemiss.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$8,945

$30–48k

$9,217

$48–75k

$14,794

$75–110k

$18,573

$110k+

$21,313

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$10,714

First-years who got one1,781

Source: University of Mississippi's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

70%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

57%

Back for yr 2

87%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

68% graduated · 24% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$45,336

10 yrs after entry$50,994

Debt

Median at graduation$20,000

Monthly payment$212

Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$25.5k

90th percentile$32,986

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

97%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1184

R 510–610 · M 490–590

ACT midpoint

Comp 21–29 · E 21–30 · M 19–27

SAT middle 50%: 1000–1200

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at University of Mississippi: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: University of Mississippi's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

If University of Mississippi asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 43%Women 57%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

22%

First-gen

24%

Family income

$47,087

Independent

16%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Hispanic

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Rifle
Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$45,336

After 10 yrs

$50,994

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication293

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing282

Accounting and Related Services219

Marketing202

Finance and Financial Management Services192

Business/Commerce, General178

Psychology, General174

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods147

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General146

Biology, General130

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General123

Criminal Justice and Corrections110

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness108

Business Administration, Management and Operations104

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services103

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration97

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$925M

Full-time faculty

86%

Faculty salary

$10,330/mo

Teaching spend

$15,881

per student

Federal loans

37%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$190M research spending · 242 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile