At a glance
Average net price
$13,314
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.7%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
21,473
In-state tuition
$9,772
Out-of-state tuition
$28,600
Cost of attendance
$28,660
Median earnings (10y)
$50,994
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,184
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 87.2%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (27%), health (19%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM10%
- Health19%
- Business27%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services6%
- Business27.2%~5,847 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions19.3%~4,134 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication9.3%~2,001 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.5%~1,172 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~983 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~966 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering3.9%~846 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~822 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.8%~812 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~758 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~636 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~629 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~337 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.5%~326 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~277 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.0%~221 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.6%~133 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.5%~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 609 | $56,141 | $21,450 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 602 | $38,748 | $21,521 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 481 | $50,415 | $23,150 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 363 | $48,765 | $24,487 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 360 | $22,599 | $24,600 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 337 | $37,982 | $22,500 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 324 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 317 | $33,678 | $20,470 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 309 | — | $21,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 308 | $51,636 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 285 | — | $24,525 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 268 | $22,078 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 238 | $28,413 | $22,171 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 227 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 226 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 217 | $24,639 | $23,034 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 210 | $84,925 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 206 | $27,676 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 203 | $36,168 | $21,900 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 199 | $46,280 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 195 | — | $21,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 194 | $123,875 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 192 | $37,080 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 181 | $27,815 | $21,986 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 176 | $21,134 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 159 | $28,402 | $25,450 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 158 | $31,486 | $25,432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 154 | $68,001 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 135 | $62,435 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 132 | $62,284 | $24,629 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 112 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | $21,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 103 | $40,461 | $21,250 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 98 | — | $18,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 96 | $35,004 | $21,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 96 | $57,639 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 90 | $33,138 | $24,225 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 88 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | $26,219 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 82 | — | $22,213 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi is a very large institution located in University, Mississippi, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 21,473 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Mississippi — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,314 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,772 for in-state students and $28,600 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,660 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.7%, a strong completion outcome. 87.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,994 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Mississippi confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (27% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,184. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in University, Mississippi (town), University of Mississippi draws students from across Mississippi and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Mississippi
Q.How much does University of Mississippi cost?
The average net price at University of Mississippi is $13,314 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,660.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Mississippi?
University of Mississippi has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Mississippi?
University of Mississippi admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Mississippi graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Mississippi graduate earns $50,994 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Mississippi?
Published tuition is $9,772 in-state and $28,600 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Mississippi located?
University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi (ZIP 38677).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Mississippi at their official website.