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University of Mississippi is a public university in a remote town with 19,094 students and a 97% acceptance rate.

University, Mississippi · Public · Town, remote · 19,094 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · SEC

Admission rate

97%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,184

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,314

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

72%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

88%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$50,994

10 years after entry

Students

19,094

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallFebruary 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: olemiss.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$8,945
$30,001–48,000$9,217
$48,001–75,000$14,794
$75,001–110,000$18,573
Over $110,000$21,313

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Mississippi courseCredits
Calculus AB3Math 2613 credits
Calculus BC3Math 261, 2626 credits
Biology3Bisc 160, 1614 credits
Chemistry3Chem 105, 1154 credits
Physics 13Phys 213, 2234 credits
English Language and Composition3Writ 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3Eng 22x3 credits
Psychology3Psy 2013 credits
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3Math 2613 credits
Calculus BC3Math 261, 2626 credits
Biology3Bisc 160, 1614 credits
Chemistry3Chem 105, 1154 credits
Physics 13Phys 213, 2234 credits
English Language and Composition3Writ 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3Eng 22x3 credits
Psychology3Psy 2013 credits
Computer Science A3Csci 1113 credits
Macroeconomics3Econ 2033 credits
Microeconomics3Econ 2023 credits
World History: Modern3Hst 1xx3 credits
Environmental Science3Bisc 104, 1054 credits
Physics 23Phys 214, 2244 credits
European History3Hst 1213 credits
Human Geography3Geog 1013 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3Span 1023 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4Span 2116 credits
Computer Science Principles3Csci 1XX3 credits
Art History3AH 1xx3 credits
Music Theory3Mus 1053 credits
African American Studies3AAS 2013 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3Chin 1023 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4Chin 201, 2026 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3Pol 1023 credits
Computer Science AB4Csci 1123 credits
Drawing3Art 1113 credits
French Language and Culture3Fr 1023 credits
French Language and Culture4Fr 2116 credits
German Language and Culture3Germ 1023 credits
German Language and Culture4Germ 2116 credits
Government and Politics: United States3Pol 1013 credits
Italian Language and Culture3Ital 1023 credits
Italian Language and Culture4Ital 201, 2026 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3Japn 1023 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4Japn 201, 2026 credits
Latin3Lat 2993 credits
Latin4Lat 2996 credits
Mathematics: Calculus AB subscore3Math 2613 credits
Mathematics: Statistics3Math 1153 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3Phys 2xx 4 (lab)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4Phys 212, 2224 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3Phys 2xx 4 (lab)
Physics C: Mechanics4Phys 211, 2214 credits
Precalculus3Math 1253 credits
Research3US 1023 credits
Seminar3US 1013 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3Span 2013 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3Art 1013 credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design3Art 1033 credits
U.S. History3Hst 1xx3 credits

Source: catalogtest.olemiss.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia319
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse281
Business/Commerce227
Accounting217
Finance201
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences192
Psychology175
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies174
Show the other 73 majors
Elementary Education and Teaching149
Marketing/Marketing Management142
Biology/Biological Sciences119
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration115
Business Administration and Management106
Exercise Science and Kinesiology101
Political Science and Government81
Pharmaceutical Sciences71
Social Work66
Communication Sciences and Disorders63
General Studies59
Computer and Information Sciences50
Public Policy Analysis48
Mechanical Engineering46
Journalism43
Dietetics/Dietitian41
International Relations and Affairs41
Legal Studies40
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management36
Hospitality Administration/Management35
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer31
Biochemistry30
Real Estate30
Management Information Systems27
Insurance25
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering24
English Language and Literature23
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies22
Marketing, Other21
Music20
Civil Engineering20
English/Language Arts Teacher Education20
History19
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist19
Chemical Engineering19
Social Studies Teacher Education18
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist18
Public Health Education and Promotion18
Fine/Studio Arts17
Electrical and Electronics Engineering15
Mathematics13
Special Education and Teaching13
Geological/Geophysical Engineering12
Engineering11
Chemistry11
Cinematography and Film/Video Production9
Economics9
Health/Health Care Administration/Management8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Sociology8
Forensic Chemistry8
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
Anthropology7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education6
Computer Engineering6
Chinese Language and Literature6
Physics6
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator6
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)5
Linguistics5
Arabic Language and Literature5
Philosophy5
Geology/Earth Science5
Business/Managerial Economics5
French Language and Literature4
Gerontology4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Spanish Language and Literature3
African-American/Black Studies2
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1
Rhetoric and Composition1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, SEC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, SEC

Basketball, Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

40% of men in fraternities · 54% of women in sororities · 48% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Oxford, MS

72,301 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tupelo Regional (TUP)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.7 of 20

Elevation

510 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

31°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

1.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

74 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,020 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size