Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, we have a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Our 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.

Branch Campuses of University of Mississippi

sort list below by grade active
sort list below alphabetically disabled

grade unavailable
University of Mississippi Medical Center
- 4 Year
- JACKSON, MS

University of Mississippi Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

See All University of Mississippi Rankings

Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

88%

SAT Range

1010-1230

ACT Range

22-30

Application Fee

$65

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$13,540 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$11,650 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

87%

Find Private Student Loans

Find College Scholarships

Explore Tuition & Cost Breakdown

Find college scholarships

Academics

Professors

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

8:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.Take our survey

We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.Take our survey

We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that the workload is easy to manage.Take our survey

Majors

120+ Majors to Choose From

From a liberal arts college with almost 40 degree programs to an accountancy school that consistently ranks among the nation’s top 10, the University of Mississippi offers academic degrees to suit any student. Ole Miss also is home to a number of unique national centers of research and study.

Learn More

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

Explore All Online Majors

Mix of Online and on Campus
53%
On Campus
43%
Online
3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

15,485 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,340

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

22%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Take a Virtual Tour

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,700 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

67%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National

83%