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About University of Mississippi

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University of Mississippi is a public research university in University, MS, known for its open enrollment access, doctoral research university, and ole miss flagship. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Ole Miss is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 4,465 students each year. Ole Miss is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1000–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Ole Miss offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $13,284 per year; the sticker price of $43,798 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Mississippi acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1100
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1000 – 1200 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Mississippi

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Application Strategy
Ole Miss admits nearly every applicant, so your energy is better spent on scholarship applications and honors college materials rather than worrying about your core admission file.
Application Strategy
Apply to the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College when you submit your main application, since it requires a separate essay and has its own deadline that is earlier than general admission.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Mississippi actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$8.9k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$9.2k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$14.8k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$18.6k
110k+~$44k/yr$21.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
16,199
Undergrad Enrollment
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