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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002440
- Phone: (662) 246-6322
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
88.14%FINANCIAL AID RATE
87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,260Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Mississippi
Hwy 3 and Cherry St, Moorhead, MS
About
The University of Mississippi, located in Oxford, Mississippi, was founded in 1844. The school's first class was comprised of 80 student, and was the state's only source for public postsecondary education for 23 years, as well as the state's only comprehensive university for 110 years. The school is affectionately referred to as Ole Miss, and was one of the first institutions to offer an engineering program as well as a state supported law program. It is also the first southern school to admit women and to hire female faculty members. Over the years Ole Miss has added schools of study and expanded its program offerings, having become a full fledged university granting degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level to a yearly enrollment of over 18,000 student. Ole Miss operates several campuses to provide a wider service area, and has continued to expand its offerings across these campuses as part of its educational mission. Ole Miss is one of the south's best research institutions, providing a variety of options and opportunities to potential and current students through its comprehensive and specialized programs of study.
Academics
The University of Mississippi offers over 100 areas of study, allowing students to pursue the programs that best reflect their goals, ambitions and future plans. Degrees are earned through the completion of lower and upper division courses alongside general education requirements and elective courses that allow for study in non related fields. Students may also choose to pursue a minor degree through the addition of extra courses of study that provide an extra area of study and expertise outside of their major. Graduate programs are also available for student though these programs have separate admissions requirements which typically involve high scores on graduate level exams, an appropriate degree earned, and a strong academic record.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Future students at the University of Mississippi must qualify for admission by meeting the admissions requirements used by the school. This includes a cumulative GPA of 3.2, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 with an ACT score of 16 or a SAT score of 760, a class rank in the upper 50% with an ACT score of 16 or a SAT score of 760, or a GPA of 2.0 with an ACT score of 18 or a SAT reading and math score of 860. Students who meet the NCAA certification requirements may also considered for admission. Student must submit a completed application for admission, completing all required essays and providing all pertinent transcripts and test scores. The submitted information will be reviewed by the admissions committee and a decision will be rendered, after which admitted students will be notified and provided the necessary information for beginning their college experience.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students requiring financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to determine financial needs of the student, aid program eligibility and monetary awards in the form of a financial aid package. Financial aid must be reapplied prior to the start of each academic year. Students may be randomly chosen to provide additional financial information in order to verify the FAFSA's accuracy due to new federal regulations for aid.
Athletics
The Ole Miss Rebels participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) . The school has a long history of athletic excellence, particularly in the area of football which has become a staple of the institution. Intercollegiate athletics provide participating students a forum to engage in healthy competition while developing skills and habits that are useful in one's personal, academic and professional life such as teamwork, discipline, leadership, responsibility and good health. Students will also experience the camaraderie associated with experiencing the shared successes and failures with their teammates while working to maintain academic success as required by the school.
Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants University of Mississippi accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Mississippi is about 22,000, where graduate students make up roughly 15% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $14,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $60 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $8,700-$10,000
- Out-of-State: $25,000-$29,990
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $360-$440 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,000-$1,200 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 87% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 78% | $11,209 |
Receiving Student Loans | 41% | $8,672 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Mississippi may offer services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Mississippi is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
- Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
- Track and Field (Southeastern Conference)
- Football (Southeastern Conference)
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Mississippi by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D)
- Physiology (D)
- Biostatistics (M)
- Neuroscience (D)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B, D, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Real Estate (B)
- Insurance (B)
- Information Systems (B)
- Taxation (M)
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B)
- Journalism (B, M)
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Medicine (D)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Dietetics (B)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Occupational Therapy (M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (M)
- Dentistry (D)
- Dental Hygienist (B)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Healthcare Administration (D, M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Nuclear Medicine (M)
- MRI Technology (M)
- Cytotechnology
History
- History (B, D, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Policy (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Cartography and GIS
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Mississippi.
- University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (57 miles away)
- Mississippi Valley State University in Columbus, MS (72 miles away)
- Mississippi State University in Perkinston, MS (76 miles away)
- Delta State University in Greenville, MS (85 miles away)
- Mississippi University for Women in University, MS (88 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Mississippi
- See all public colleges in Mississippi
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002440
- Phone: (662) 246-6322
- School Homepage