University of Mississippi
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.
About This School
University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi with approximately 21,473 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Mississippi has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,314 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,473 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Pearl River Community College
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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