University of Mississippi: Review & Facts

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University of Mississippi is a large four-year, public school with 22,300 students enrolled. This college was established in 1848 and is the only school located in University, Mississippi.

Academic Offerings

University of Mississippi will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

140

University of Mississippi implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 140 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Accounting and Finance, Education, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Mississippi is high at 89% (well above Mississippi average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

89%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Mississippi is average: 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Mississippi is decent -- 16:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, about $26,300 a year. The additional fees at University of Mississippi beyond tuition are nearly $200; which totals $26,500 a year.

Read the details about University of Mississippi additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

97%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 22,311 applications were submitted and 21,727 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Mississippi in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$6,500

Medium

University of Mississippi offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Mississippi, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

University of Mississippi provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 5,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $6,500 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Mississippi. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Mississippi seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Mississippi Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
University, Mississippi
38677-1848, USA