University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi | Ole Miss

Public school in Mississippi with 16,000 total undergraduate students

Chancing

University of Mississippi | Ole Miss is a less competitive than most schools school

Overall acceptance rate

90%

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Admissions

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Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
90%
Women
90%

Men
89%

Total number of applicants
19,531
Women: 61%
Men: 39%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
20%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$20,186
Out-of-state
$37,028

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$7,844

$30,001–48,000
$10,977

$48,001–75,000
$14,700

$75,001–110,000
$17,828

Over $110,000
$18,774

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
No

Recommendation letters
Optional

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 19%
ACT: 75%

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
3,580
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
56%
Enrolled men:
44%
6-year graduation rate
66%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
85%

Student diversity

Low diversity
International students
3%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 14%
Hispanic: 3%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 2%
White: 78%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
17:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
Yes

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
Yes

Football conference
Southeastern Conference

D1 Basketball
Yes

Basketball conference
Southeastern Conference

Location

Oxford, Mississippi
University, MS 38677
Campus Setting
Rural

Region
Southeast

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
None

HBCU
No

Contact information

(662) 915-7211
Oxford, Mississippi
University, MS 38677
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