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University of Mississippi School Description

The University of Mississippi is a public, comprehensive, research institution that exists to enhance the educational, economic, healthcare, social and cultural foundations of the state, region, and nation. As the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state and as a Carnegie Research University (high research activity), the institution’s primary functions are the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge through a variety of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and public service activities. The University's main campus at Oxford emphasizes a traditional, residential educational experience, with a central College of Liberal Arts and professional schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy. Through its breadth of academic and research programs and its strong liberal arts tradition, the Oxford campus serves the educational needs of the entire state and also attracts a high percentage of out-of-state students. The University's regional campuses in Tupelo and Southaven emphasize professional offerings and serve adult and traditional learners in North Mississippi. The University Medical Center in Jackson includes the University Hospitals and Clinics as well as Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Related Professions, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies.

The University educates students to assume leadership roles in the state, nation, and world through its nationally recognized programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study. Its teaching, research, and service missions are characterized by equal access and equal opportunity to all who qualify.

School Website: University of Mississippi

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University of Mississippi

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1848, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford and three branch campuses located in Booneville, Tupelo, and Southaven. UM maintains a field station in Bay Springs as well as the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Additionally, it is both a sea-grant and space-grant institute. Sixty-nine percent of undergraduates are from Mississippi, and nineteen percent of all students are minorities. International students come from sixty-six nations.

History

The University got its nickname "Ole Miss" via a contest in 1897. That same year, the student yearbook was being published for the first time. As a way to find a name for the book, a contest was held to solicit suggestions from the student body. Elma Meek, a student at the time, submitted the winning entry of Ole Miss. Interestingly, the term "Ole Miss" is not derived from Mississippi, but was a term of respect used by slaves for the wife of a plantation owner. This sobriquet was chosen not only for the yearbook, but also became the name by which the University is now affectionately known.

The Lyceum, built in 1848, is the oldest building on campus. In its first year, it housed all of the classrooms and faculty offices of the university. The Lyceum is now the home of the university's administration offices. The columned facade of the Lyceum is represented on the official crest of the university, along with the date of establishment.

The School of Medicine, which was originally located at the eastern gate of the campus, was used as a hospital during the Civil War for both Union and Confederate soldiers, especially those who were wounded at the battle of Shiloh. The School of Medicine is now located in Jackson, Mississippi and the original building, which served as a dormitory for male students in its last years before being condemned in the early 1970s, was replaced by a new Chemistry building in the mid 1970s. Soldiers who died in the campus hospital were buried in a mass grave located at the northeast corner of the Coliseum which was built nearly 100 years later as a venue for concerts and basketball games.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Ole Miss Rebels
Nickname:
Ole Miss

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
12,197
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$11,436
Students Receiving Aid:
77%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Mississippi Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of Mississippi Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 81%
African-American 13%
Other 5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 53%
Out-of-State 47%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Mississippi 53%
Tennessee 9%
Texas 7%
Georgia 7%
Louisiana 4%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 27%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southeastern Conference)
Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
Track (Southeastern Conference)

University of Mississippi Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,932 $ 11,436  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,422 20%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 984 37%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 4,255 50%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,634 32%  
Any Aid:
   77%  

University of Mississippi Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 84% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 13%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 86%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Mississippi

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anonymous
anonymous

Question: Would you suggest going to the UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI? what do you know about it?

I am considering University of Mississippi for college, and I meet their requirments, but I don't know much about the enviorment. Is it a small or big school? Is it nice down there? What kind of people attend the school? I've heard Mississippi is known to be very racist, and I know that may just be a sterotype...but is that true?
34 months ago
Leafy
Leafy

Best Answer

Bah, don't worry about the stereotypes, especially not in a big city like Oxford. In Mississippi, Ole Miss has a good reputation for medical school. It's a pretty big school from what I know. The weather around Oxford probably gets near boiling in the summer, but the winters would most likely be more mild than what you might be used to.
Raegan A
Raegan A

Question: University of Mississippi?

Does anyone go to Ole Miss? I will be a senior in high school this coming year and I am thinking about going to school there. I was wondering how you like it in Oxford.
48 months ago
doublebky
doubl...

Best Answer

I actually spent sometime in Oxford and it is a very cool town with tons to do. The school itself is rich on tradition, academics and social life...good luck if you go!!!
Taylor M
Taylor M

Question: What percent of peoole get into Ole MIss University that apply?

When you apply to the University of Ole MIss, in Oxford Mississippi, What percent of high school student that apply for tehre first year, are acaully excepted? And what percent is out of state?
49 months ago
Gynipher
Gynipher

Best Answer

73% of applicants are accepted. 43% of those accepted enroll and enrollment is just over 12,000 34% are from out of state according to the princeton review. Alot of the people from out of state are from TN, LA, or TX.

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    Ventress Hall [source]
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    The Lyceum [source]
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  • Ole Miss Landmark Tour - Part 5: Rowan Oak
  • Ole Miss Landmark Tour - Part 3: Barnard Observatory
  • Ole Miss Landmark Tour - Part 2: Y Building
  • Ole Miss Campus Life Tour - Part 3: Student Union
  • Ole Miss Landmark Tour - Part 4: Ventress Hall
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