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Information Summary
Ranks 288th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,834 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
73% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / 1180 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,901 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near University, MS
| Total Population | 3,329 (3,329 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 143 (2.01 people per house) |
| Families | 59 (3.12 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 475 |
| Pop. — Asian | 192 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 21 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,625 |
| Pop. — Other | 47 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Mississippi Main Campus?
Ranks 1401st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,602 | $4,602 | $10,566 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $192 | $192 | $440 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,602 | $4,602 | $10,566 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $192 | $192 | $440 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $14,834 | $14,834 | $20,798 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $5,602 | $5,602 | $11,566 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,602 | $5,602 | $11,566 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $9,402 | $17,118 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $8,300 | $16,180 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,110  $4,602 |
$4,110  $4,602 |
$9,264  $10,566 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,610  $5,892 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,984  $3,340 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
| Applicants | 6,763 (2,995 male / 3,768 female) |
| Admitted | 4,942 (2,183 male / 2,759 female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,192 (2,136 male / 56 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,023 (994 male / 29 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1,169 (1,142 male / 27 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 14,901 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Mississippi Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Mississippi Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 483rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 79% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 598th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 20% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 580 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 600 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 970 / 1180 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,560 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,000 |
| Board Fee | $2,892 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,244 | 375 |  17% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,072 | 719 |  32% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,899 | 1,023 |  45% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,893 | 803 |  36% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,681 |  75% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Mississippi Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 278 | 175 | 453 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 645 | 1,339 | 1,984 |
Hispanic | 45 | 69 | 114 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 100 | 170 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 20 | 19 | 39 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,807 | 6,223 | 12,030 |
Race Unknown | 52 | 59 | 111 |
| Total | 6,917 | 7,984 | 14,901 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Mississippi Main Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 198 | 217 | |
| 114 | 94 | 208 | |
| 20 | 151 | 171 | |
| 95 | 62 | 157 | |
| 75 | 79 | 154 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $61,195 ($66,357 male / $51,764 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 622 (402 male / 220 female) |
| Total Benefits | $8,862,287 |
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