Acceptance
97%
Avg SAT
1184
In-State
$9,772
Grad Rate (4yr)
57%
Retention
87%
Earnings
$50,994
AI Overview
The University of Mississippi combines strong liberal arts programs—particularly in Area and Cultural Studies—with quintessential Southern hospitality on its Oxford campus. With a near-open admissions policy, Ole Miss welcomes students seeking second chances and non-traditional paths to success. The Grove tailgating tradition and tight-knit campus culture create genuine community, though students who thrive here tend to embrace both academic growth and deep institutional traditions. Its accessibility makes higher education attainable for Mississippians statewide.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$9,772
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,600
Room & Board
$12,600
Average Net Price
$13,314
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Federal Loans
37%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$50,994Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesChemical Engineering
15 graduates
$107,548
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
65 graduates
$93,311
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
52 graduates
$87,958
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
282 graduates
$87,701
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
219 graduates
$85,482
4 yrs after graduation
Public Policy Analysis
56 graduates
$85,338
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
192 graduates
$80,488
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
108 graduates
$73,870
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
202 graduates
$69,139
4 yrs after graduation
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
293 graduates
$69,082
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
103+ programsAnd 91 more programs available
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