University of Mississippi
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$8,718
Avg in-state tuition
$24,990
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 16,179, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 81 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,718, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,990.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1230
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards21k
Students enrolled
51%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Black
13%
Hispanic
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
17
Total Online Enrollment
10,688
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 20% online
Master's 20% online
Doctorate 10% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,718 | $24,990 |
Graduate | $8,718 | $24,989 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,100 |
On-campus room and board | $10,734 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,100 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,734 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,100 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,100 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,652 | $41,924 |
Off-campus without family | $25,652 | $41,924 |
Off-campus with family | $14,918 | $31,190 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
28%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
- Basketball
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