# University of Mississippi

University, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-mississippi

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 97% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 27,837 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 27,218 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 510–610 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $29,845 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,752 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,536 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,185 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,815 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,443 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,290 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 21,473 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 70% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,112 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What University of Mississippi considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 176017. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology