School Information

33.9
Total Cost $18,966
Total Enrollment 15,932
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

University of Mississippi Main Campus

http://www.olemiss.edu
Oxford, Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677-1848
(662) 915-7211

The University of Mississippi is a public, comprehensive, research institution that exists to enhance the educational, economic, healthcare, social and cultural foundations of the state, region, and nation. As the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state and as a Carnegie Research University (high research activity), the institution’s primary functions are the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge through a variety of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and public service activities. The University's main campus at Oxford emphasizes a traditional, residential educational experience, with a central College of Liberal Arts and professional schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At University of Mississippi Main Campus, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 63.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,522), and 40% receive loans ($7,159 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,000. Off campus it is around $8,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Mississippi Main Campus is $12,621 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Mississippi Main Campus Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,106
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,050
Tuition Graduate in State $5,106
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,050
Living Costs
University of Mississippi Main Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,966
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,910
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,966
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,966
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $26,910
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $18,910
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,595 people applied to University of Mississippi Main Campus. Of the applicants, 80.0% were admitted (79.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (38.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 13,204 undergraduate students at University of Mississippi Main Campus, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 32.0% of the 2,728 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     51.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (662) 915-7226
Admissions Office Email vlbarnet@olemiss.edu
Admissions Office Address 145 Martindale The University of Mississippi University, MS 38677
Admissions Website http://www.olemiss.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.olemiss.edu/technology/apply_online.html
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to University of Mississippi Main Campus, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
University of Mississippi Main Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7 6
African-American/Black Studies 2
Area Studies, Other 5 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 81 2 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 81 2 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 768 114 6
Accounting 133 56 2
Business Administration and Management, General 156 47 4
Business/Commerce, General 4
Business/Managerial Economics 10 0 0
Finance, General 121
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 4
Insurance 43
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Management Information Systems, General 13
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 222
Real Estate 61
Taxation 11
Communication, journalism, and related programs 152 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 48
Journalism 104 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 12
Computer and Information Sciences, General 12
Education 27 307 175 21
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 6 13 3
Curriculum and Instruction 9 126
Education, General 17
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 12 22
Elementary Education and Teaching 234 1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 21
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 13 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 30
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 15
Engineering 68 36 14
Chemical Engineering 11
Civil Engineering, General 21
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 9
Engineering Science 36 14
Engineering, General 5
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 10
Mechanical Engineering 12
English language and literature/letters 98 7 13
Creative Writing 3
English Language and Literature, General 98 4 13
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 118
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 118
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 29 13
Chinese Language and Literature 6
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 8 1
French Language and Literature 6 0
German Language and Literature 0 0
Linguistics 2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 12
Spanish Language and Literature 7 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 54 23 87
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 35 21
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 13
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) 6
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 75
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 3 2 6
History 53 4 5
History, General 53 4 5
Legal professions and studies 11 163
Court Reporting/Court Reporter 0
Law (LLB, JD) 163
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 41
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 41
Mathematics and statistics 20 4 6
Mathematics, General 20 4 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 91 5 3
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 77 1 3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 14 2
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 6 4
Philosophy 5 4
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 52 6 4
Chemistry, General 34 3 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Physics, General 16 3 2
Psychology 154 3 6
Psychology, General 154 3 6
Public administration and social service professions 66
Public Policy Analysis 2
Social Work 64
Security and protective services 107 1
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 98 1
Forensic Science and Technology 9
Social sciences 123 12 4
Anthropology 9 1
Economics, General 6 5 3
International Relations and Affairs 23
Political Science and Government, General 75 2 1
Sociology 10 4
Visual and performing arts 88 27 4
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 24 0
Music, General 20 21 4
Visual and Performing Arts, General 36 6
 
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Adam Davis on December 09, 2011 said:

This campus is great! The atmosphere of the people and the academic of this school is amazing.

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