Overview

University of Mississippi is a University institution located in University, MS.

Location & Contact

Address 128 Martindale Student Services Center
University, MS  38677
United States

Contact Ms. Martina Brewer
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@olemiss.edu
Phone: 662-915-7226
Fax: 662-915-5869

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign)	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Insurance	×
Management Information Systems And Services, Other	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Radio And Television	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Geological/geophysical Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist	×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Histologic Technology/histotechnologist	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
Gerontology	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Forensic Chemistry	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

33,363

Applied

32,223

Accepted

21,585

Enrolled

Female Admissions

20,208

Females Applied

19,555

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,147

Males Applied

12,660

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	557	510	610
SAT Math	544	490	590
ACT Composite	25	21	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,612

In-state

28,440

Out-of-state

9,612

In-district

Fees

160

Full-time student fees

12,600

Room & board

7,400

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Minorities Adults Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

14,872

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,661

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,379

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,418

Avg. Loan Aid

11,750

Avg. Grant Aid

12,519

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,585

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

56%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.84%
Black or African American	9.54%
White or Caucasian	77.65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	1.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	2.83%
Other	0.88%

Gender

Male (42.78%)

Female (57.22%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Big Event, CASA Encore and RebFest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
National Society of Collegiate Scholars , University of Mississippi American Medical Women's Association, Active Minds UM, American Medical Student Association and Gamma Beta Phi

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Lighted pathways/sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

1,500

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,229

Part-time - 271

Male - 733

Female - 767