University of Mississippi
Ole Miss
University, Mississippi 38677-1848
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
University of Mississippi is a public institution in University with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1187, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 19K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,994 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,164.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1187
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
125
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (180)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1854, the University of Mississippi School of Law was established, becoming the fourth state-supported law school in the United States.
- •His hundred-page 1858 report to the trustees on his proposals resulted in little besides the university head's title being changed to "chancellor".
- •Students organized themselves into a military company called the "University Greys", which merged with the Confederate States Army.
- •Within a month of the Civil War's outbreak, only 5 students remained at the University of Mississippi, and, by fall 1861, the university closed.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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