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University of Mississippi
University, MSPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Mississippi is a public institution located in the town setting of University, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 21.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
21.5K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 29
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,728
Earnings 5yr: $138,940
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,599
Earnings 5yr: $153,176
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,548
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,595
Earnings 5yr: $106,703
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,129
Earnings 5yr: $107,015
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,295
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,311
Earnings 5yr: $85,311
Debt: $24,629
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,069
Earnings 5yr: $83,762
Debt: N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,292
Earnings 5yr: $73,350
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,958
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,701
Earnings 5yr: $79,095
Debt: $21,450
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,482
Earnings 5yr: $82,084
Debt: $23,150
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,338
Earnings 5yr: $66,986
Debt: $21,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,878
Earnings 5yr: $83,846
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,488
Earnings 5yr: $69,335
Debt: $24,487
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,370
Earnings 5yr: $68,112
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,870
Earnings 5yr: $51,752
Debt: $23,034
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,139
Earnings 5yr: $63,970
Debt: $22,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,082
Earnings 5yr: $60,816
Debt: $21,521
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,414
Earnings 5yr: $60,297
Debt: $21,900
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,314
In-State Tuition$9,772
Out-of-State Tuition$28,600
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,336
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,994
Completion Signals
72%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$76,076
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