School Overview
The University of Mississippi, often referred to as “Ole Miss”, is a publicly funded and operated, co-ed, research university located in the college town of Oxford, Mississippi. In addition to its main campus in Oxford, the University has satellite campuses (four in total) located in the cities of Southhaven, Booneville, Tupelo, and Grenada. Ole Miss is also home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), the health sciences campus located in Jackson and the only academic health science center in Mississippi.
Ole Miss is one of only a handful of space-grant and sea-grant higher education institutions in the United States. About two-thirds of students who attend Ole Miss are from the state of Mississippi. The remaining one-third come from across the United States and over 74 foreign countries. With a total annual enrollment of roughly 22,000 students, Ole Miss is the largest university in the state. 17,000 of the school’s students attend its main campus in Oxford, and roughly 4,000 attend one of its other four branch campuses. The University has a pretty diverse student population.
Academics
Between the university’s five campuses, Ole Miss employs nearly 3,300 full-time employees. Ole Miss is the largest employer in the region and contributes quite a bit to the local economy. Eight of ten faculty at Ole Miss have either a doctoral degree or terminal degree in their academic field of expertise. The student-to-faculty ratio at Ole Miss is about 18:1–not bad for such a large school–and most classes have 20 students or less.
Ole Miss offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in many academic fields and disciplines. Some of the more popular fields of study at Ole Miss include Elementary Education and Teaching; Finance; Marketing/Marketing Management; Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Business Administration and Management. Over 80% of freshmen return to Ole Miss after their first year at the University.
Academic Schools and Colleges
Academic schools and colleges at Ole Miss, located at the university’s main campus in Oxford, and responsible for granting undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- College of Liberal Arts
- Graduate School
- School of Applied Sciences
- School of Accountancy
- School of Business Administration
- School of Engineering
- School of Education
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Law
- School of Journalism and New Media
Ole Miss also has several academic colleges that operate through the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. These include the following:
- School of Dentistry
- School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences
- School of Nursing (with a division also at the Oxford campus)
- School of Health Related Professions
- School of Medicine
UMMC is the only medical education center in Mississippi. It is also a world-renowned research institution. It is where the world’s first human lung transplant surgery was performed. In 1964, researchers at UMMC also performed the first heart transplant from an animal (chimpanzee) to a human. Other research projects addressed at the center include freshwater ecosystems and medical marijuana. In fact, the center runs the only legal medical marijuana farm in the nation.
General Information
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Admission Office 145 Martindale PO BOX 1848 University, MS 38677-1848 (662) 915-7226 (800) 653-6477 Fax: (662) 915-5869 [email protected] Contact: Charlotte Fant Director of Admissions and Registrar |
Main Address PO Box 1848 University, MS 38677-1848 (662) 915-7226 www.olemiss.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 12,762 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,377 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,609 Graduate enrollment: 1,865 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Out-of-state application fee: $50 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 83% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Chemical Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistant B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Security & Protective Services Forensic Technologies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Mississippi Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (662) 915-7211 |
| Website: | www.olemiss.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.olemiss.edu/applynow |
| Address: | Oxford, Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848 |
| Setting: | 33 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 23,610 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 59% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 18,019 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,744 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,012 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 86% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,721 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Mississippi Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Mississippi.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |
| Engineering | 6 | 2 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 6 | 74 | 44 | 32 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Mississippi.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 4 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Grand total | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Mississippi and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $7,744 |
| Out-of-state | $22,012 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $7,744 |
| Out-of-state | $22,012 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,357 | 86% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,062 | 78% | $8,721 |
| Student loan aid | 1,594 | 41% | $8,385 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 13,100 | 70% | $8,624 |
| Federal student loans | 8,091 | 43% | $6,887 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Mississippi. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Mississippi students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 17,918 | 7,404 | 10,514 | Percent admitted | 100% | 77% | 79% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 23% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Mississippi Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 23,610 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,213 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,397 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Mississippi Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Pediatric Dentistry
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (School of Health Related Professions)
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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