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Oxford, Mississippi
University, MS 38677-1848
p. 662-915-7211
w. www.olemiss.edu

University of Mississippi Main Campus

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Research Universities (high research activity)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2801

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Mississippi Main Campus?
1244th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,106 $5,106 $13,050
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $213 $213 $544
FT Graduate Tuition $5,106 $5,106 $13,050
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $283 $283 $725
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $18,966 $18,966 $26,910
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $18,966 $18,966 $26,910
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,966 $10,966 $18,910

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,962↓ $5,106 $4,962↓ $5,106 $11,436↓ $12,468
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,100↓ $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,578↓ $7,778
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,874↓ $4,354
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,578↓ $7,778
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,874↓ $4,354
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,874↓ $4,354

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 8,595 (4,009 male / 4,586 female)
Admitted 6,839 (3,177 male / 3,662 female)
Admission rate 80%
First-time Enrollment 2,576 (1,208 male / 1,368 female)
FT Enrollment 2,550 (1,191 male / 1,359 female)
PT Enrollment 26 (17 male / 9 female)
Total Enrollment15,932

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Mississippi Main Campus use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Mississippi Main Campus accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Southeastern Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Southeastern Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Southeastern Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southeastern Conference

ACT Test Admission

529th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 88%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 28
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26

SAT Test Admission

595th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 29%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 580
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 600
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 920 / 1180

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity4,031
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,630
Board Fee$2,498

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 146 640 46 60 20 4,940 110 5,962
Accounting 12 16 2 8 2 338 378
African-American/Black Studies 4 4
Anthropology 20 20
Area Studies, Other 2 2 18 22
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 16 16
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 2 12 98 112
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 12 152 166
Business Administration and Management, General 6 42 2 4 2 328 22 406
Business/Commerce, General 2 6 8
Business/Managerial Economics 4 16 20
Chemical Engineering 2 2 18 22
Chemistry, General 6 6 4 2 56 74
Chinese Language and Literature 2 8 2 12
Civil Engineering, General 6 2 34 42
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2 2 14 18
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 4 2 90 96
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2 2 18 24
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 14 22 38
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Creative Writing 6 6
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 40 2 2 152 2 198
Curriculum and Instruction 2 70 4 178 16 270
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2 24 26
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 2 44 48
Economics, General 4 6 12 22
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 14 54 68
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 4 14 18
Elementary Education and Teaching 26 2 438 4 470
Engineering Science 42 4 24 2 72
Engineering, General 2 8 10
English Language and Literature, General 26 2 2 168 6 204
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 42 42
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 6 8 2 2 212 6 236
Finance, General 4 4 6 2 226 242
Forensic Science and Technology 4 14 18
French Language and Literature 2 10 12
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 18 2 20
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 2 4
German Language and Literature
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 4 4
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 2 6 2 14 2 26
History, General 12 2 96 4 114
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2 6 8
Insurance 2 2 2 80 86
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 2
International Relations and Affairs 2 4 40 46
Journalism 2 28 6 180 4 220
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 32 120 2 156
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 8 14 22
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 18 56 6 82
Linguistics 4 4
Management Information Systems, General 12 2 12 26
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 18 2 2 2 414 4 444
Mathematics Teacher Education 6 6
Mathematics, General 12 34 2 48
Mechanical Engineering 24 24
Music, General 6 8 4 64 82
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 8 2 22 32
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 2 6 2 10
Philosophy 18 18
Physics, General 4 2 2 30 38
Political Science and Government, General 8 2 2 138 4 154
Psychology, General 2 38 12 254 8 314
Public Policy Analysis 4 4
Real Estate 2 118 2 122
Religion/Religious Studies 2 2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 8 2 14 24
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 8 8
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education 2 58 60
Social Work 76 48 4 128
Sociology 2 6 18 2 28
Spanish Language and Literature 14 14
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 24 2 30
Taxation 2 20 22
Visual and Performing Arts, General 4 8 2 70 84

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Mississippi Main Campus 748th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $71,269 ($78,114 male / $60,732 female)
Number of FT Faculty 711 (431 male / 280 female)
Number of PT Faculty 148
FT Faculty Ratio 5 : 1
Total Benefits $11,070,115

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NCAA considers changing Division I financial aid

The NCAA Division I Financial Aid Cabinet is considering changing the way certain types of financial aid factor into institutional totals as part of a comprehensive review in the division’s financial aid bylaws.

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