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Summary
University of Mississippi is a public institution that was founded in 1844. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,159, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 2,500 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Mississippi's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 143. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,790 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,796 (2011-12).
The University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, is a large public institution in the college town of Oxford. Ole Miss has a large community of fraternities and sororities that about 35 percent of both male and female students join. Sports are another popular outlet for student athletes and fans alike, as the Ole Miss Rebels sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference (SEC). Freshmen must live on the university’s campus in Oxford, a traditional college town with an art scene, restaurants, and more to check out.
The university is committed to research, with projects in the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the National Center for Physical Acoustics, the Mississippi Law Research Institute, and many more. Ole Miss Law is one of many graduate schools the university offers; others include the School of Business Administration, the Ole Miss medical school, an engineering school, an education school, and more. Notable alumni of Ole Miss include NFL players Archie Manning and son Eli Manning and novelist William Faulkner, author of The Sound and the Fury.
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Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi is a public, comprehensive, research institution that offers what many have called the ideal educational experience. With slightly more than 15,500 students on our beautifully landscaped Oxford campus (over 19,500 including our Medical Center in Jackson and other locations), the university brings together the best that a public university offers while still providing the qualities most often found at expensive private colleges. Professors teach students in small classes that often average 40 or less. More importantly, we have an impressive track record of success in student outcomes. Our research programs in acoustics, atmospheric physics, health care, remote sensing, Southern studies, space law and pharmaceutical sciences are not only renowned internationally but also delivering real-world solutions to problems faced by our state, nation and world. Our Croft Institute for International Studies, Lott Leadership Institute and Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College are unsurpassed at even the Ivy League schools. On the Oxford campus, the University offers more than 100 majors in the College of Liberal Arts and professional schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Pharmacy and Law. The Academic Support Center helps students without declared majors and supports students in health professions programs and pre-professional tracks. Outside the classroom, students can choose to get involved in more than 250 student organizations, including service, student government, honorary, professional, Greek, religious, visual and performing arts, political, special interest and international. They attend lectures by renowned speakers and enjoy world-class musical and theatrical performances at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Students also run a daily newspaper, radio and TV station, and they like to participate in sports and recreation. Offerings include a fitness center and classes, natatorium, intramurals and sports clubs, newly renovated golf course and a 10-acre outdoor sports complex with zip lining and wall climbing. They also go on skiing, hiking, rafting and other adventure trips sponsored by Ole Miss Outdoors. Health services, physical therapy, counseling services and around-the-clock crisis services are available to students, and for off-campus entertainment, the downtown Oxford Square is a popular destination for shopping, dining and live music. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1844 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to University of Mississippi, it's important to note the application deadline is July 20. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 1. The application fee at University of Mississippi is $35. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 77.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 78% |
| Application deadline | July 20 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Mississippi is 18:1, and the school has 46.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Mississippi include: Curriculum and Instruction; Finance, General; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; Business Administration and Management, General; and Accounting. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.7 percent.
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Student Life
University of Mississippi has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,159, with a gender distribution of 46.9 percent male students and 53.1 percent female students. 33.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 67.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Mississippi is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 17,085 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Mississippi offers a number of student services including women's center, health service, and health insurance. University of Mississippi also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Mississippi.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Mississippi, 47.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,870.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,790 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,796 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,390 (2011-12) - Medium |
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