University of MississippiSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,828
Avg in-state tuition
$25,100
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi is a large public university located on a rural campus in University, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,617, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 78 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,828, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,100.
$8,828
Avg in-state tuition
$25,100
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
88% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1250
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-29
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1250
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-29
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
38%
Online Student Enrollment
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Black
12%
Hispanic
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
29%
Institution Grant Aid
63%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.