Ole Miss Description

Mississippi’s primary university, The University of Mississippi in Oxford grants bachelor’s and graduate degrees in a range of professional and academic fields, and carries out some of the most important scientific research taking place in an academic institution.

University of Mississippi’s campus activities make for a vibrant student life that even appeals to local residents.

Mississippi has approximately a dozen divisions and schools, including:

*School of Business Administration
*School of Engineering
*College of Liberal Arts
*School of Law
*School of Pharmacy

Graduate students may also gain professional medical training at the Schools of Dentistry, Nursing or Medicine.

Mississippi’s research activities include the environmental, wildlife and conservation research conducted through the Sea Grant program.

Student media includes a widely circulated school newspaper and a college radio and television station. The public even benefits from some of the campus activities, such as performances held at Mississippi’s performing arts center and exhibits at the campus museum.

Students who meet certain academic requirements are automatically admitted to University of Mississippi. Financial aid may be available and is awarded, in part, based on financial need.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Ole Miss Rebels

Nickname

Ole Miss

Website

www.olemiss.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,106

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,050

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

15,932

Ole Miss Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
12,762
Freshman Class
2,576
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
15,932

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
80%
Graduate
20%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
54%
Out-of-State
46%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
15%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
80%
Latino
1%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Mississippi
54%
Tennessee
9%
Georgia
6%
Texas
6%
Florida
3%
Other
22%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%