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University of Mississippi

University, MS·Public·18,995 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,600 within 10 years.

98%
Accept
18,995
Students
$13,164
Net Price
68%
Grad Rate
$56,600
Earnings
10 yr
$15,250
Debt

About This School

University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi with approximately 18,995 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Mississippi has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,164 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $56,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Mississippi is a public research university in University and Oxford, Mississippi, United States. The university's medical center is located in Jackson, Mississippi.

With a 98% acceptance rate and an average net price of just $13,164/year, Ole Miss is one of the more accessible and affordable options for students who want a traditional residential university experience with a strong SEC campus culture. The financial value holds up reasonably well — median debt at graduation is only $15,250, and graduates earn a median of $56,600 a decade out. The one honest concern is the 68% graduation rate, which means roughly 1 in 3 students who start here don't finish, so it's worth asking what support systems you'll lean on to be in that majority.

Founded
1848
Setting
Remote town
Conference
Southeastern Conference

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing27%
Health Professions19%
Communications8%
Education5%
Biological Sciences5%
Psychology4%
Engineering4%
Social Sciences4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

William FaulknerJohn GrishamRoosevelt SkerritMahesh BhupathiJeanne ShaheenKate JacksonTrent LottThad CochranSam KendricksRoger WickerWilliam EgglestonTate Taylor

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1187
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile600

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,980
Avg Net Price
$13,164
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$15,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
68%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
88%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White78%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (18,995 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi

University, MS 38677-1848

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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