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University of Mississippi
University, MS · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,752
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $59,112
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Mississippi is a public college in University, MS with 21,473 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1184 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,752 per year ($10,536 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,112 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 27,837
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 27,218
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–610
200800
SAT Math490–590
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What University of Mississippi looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,845
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,150
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,310
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,536
- $30–48k$10,185
- $48–75k$13,815
- $75–110k$17,443
- $110k+$22,290
Get a personal estimate with University of Mississippi's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $59,112
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 21,473
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White78%
- Hispanic6%
- Black10%
- Asian2%
University of Mississippi FAQ
What is University of Mississippi's acceptance rate?+
University of Mississippi admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mississippi?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1184.
What ACT score do you need for University of Mississippi?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is University of Mississippi test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Mississippi?+
In Fall 2023, 27,837 students applied to University of Mississippi and 27,218 were admitted; 5,237 enrolled.
Does University of Mississippi consider legacy status?+
No. University of Mississippi reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Mississippi require an essay?+
University of Mississippi reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Mississippi cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,845 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,752.
What is University of Mississippi's graduation rate?+
70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 176017 · How we use this data
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