University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
266 West Rd, University, MS 38677
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
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%