Acceptance Rate
97%
Avg. SAT
1200
75th percentile
“Oxford's oak-shaded Grove turns every home football game into a massive, tent-filled picnic.”
University, MS
Location
Founded in 1848 as Mississippi's first public university, Ole Miss carries a legacy as the state's flagship institution, blending Southern tradition with a spirited campus pulse. You'll find students who thrive here are outgoing types who love football Saturdays, Greek life, and small-town charm—those seeking big-city energy or cutthroat academics might feel out of place. The university shapes a personality that's hospitable and celebratory, centered in Oxford, a walkable literary town with boutique shops on the historic Square and affordable living compared to coastal cities. Hot, humid summers test everyone's patience, but mild winters and low costs keep families happy.
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Ole Miss shines in accountancy through its Patterson School, where students master practical skills that lead straight to Big Four jobs, alongside solid programs in business, journalism, and pharmacy. In classrooms, you'll encounter a mix of engaging seminars in upper-level courses and packed lectures for introductions, with approachable faculty who prioritize teaching over research. Undergrads can tap research spots in fields like crop sciences or biomedical engineering, though popular majors fill quickly and demand solid grades to switch in. The intellectual vibe stays collaborative rather than fiercely competitive, suiting students who want balance over constant pressure.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
21,585 undergrad • 4,864 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
75%
Black / African American
11%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
7%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around the Rebels football team, where a typical fall week mixes classes with midweek club meetings, weekend tailgates in the Grove, and late-night study sessions in dorms. Greek life engages about a third of undergrads across dozens of chapters, fostering lifelong networks amid formals and philanthropy events, while non-Greeks find niches in over 350 organizations from outdoors clubs to service groups. Housing spreads across 32 residence halls with themed communities for freshmen and honors students, creating easy friendships but limited privacy in doubles. The social scene skews lively and party-focused on weekends, and Oxford's quiet evenings mean relying on campus for fun—plus, those steamy afternoons push everyone indoors.
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Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
57%
6 Years Graduation Rate
70%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$50,994
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Mississippi and return in the fall. 57% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 70% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
57%
4-5 years
13%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
29%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$9,072
Acceptance
97%
Undergrads
21,585
4-Year Grad Rate
57%
Endowment
$836M
University, MS 38677-1848