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University of Mississippi
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  • 4 Year
  • UNIVERSITY , MS

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A+
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

617 ALL AMERICAN DR
UNIVERSITY , MS 38677
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference

From University of Mississippi

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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.

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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.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97%
SAT Range
1030-1220
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$14,289 / 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
$13,720 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 138 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 154 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 154 responses

Majors

120+ Majors to Choose From

academic spotlight

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.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
How Students Learn
  • 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
6%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 119 responses
  • Friendly
    29%
  • Lively
    27%
  • Unique
    12%
  • Preppy
    11%
  • Okay
    8%
  • Snooty
    6%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 197 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 206 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 129 responses
  • Traditional
    36%
  • Prideful
    28%
  • Home
    16%
  • Awesome
    4%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Like Summer camp
    2%
  • Terrible
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 94 responses

University of Mississippi Reviews

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