University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Remote town

97%Acceptance rate
$13,314Average net price / year
72%Graduation rate
$50,994Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,000Median debt at graduation
21,473Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$9,772
Out-of-state tuition
$28,600
Total cost of attendance
$28,660
Room & board
$12,600
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$13,314

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$8,945
$30–48k
$9,217
$48–75k
$14,794
$75–110k
$18,573
$110k+
$21,313

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96.6%
Average SAT
1184
SAT reading (25–75%)
510–610
SAT math (25–75%)
490–590
ACT composite (25–75%)
21–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
First-year retention
87%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$45,336
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,994
Median debt (graduates)
$20,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
22%
Students with federal loans
37%

Programs: what graduates earn

65 of 182 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Chemical Engineering15$76,685$22,288
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering19$74,931—
Mechanical Engineering65$70,038$21,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing282$69,353$14,581
Computer and Information Sciences, General52$66,082$18,125
Management Information Systems and Services19$63,107—
Accounting and Related Services219$59,123$22,704
Geological/Geophysical Engineering6$59,070$19,500
Civil Engineering25$58,112$25,500
Insurance37$55,154$21,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions7$54,947—
Finance and Financial Management Services192$52,550$24,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other0$52,439$12,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions20$51,838—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions33$50,045$15,000
Real Estate45$49,283$23,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations104$44,971$19,608
Marketing202$43,811$21,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication293$41,247$21,510
Public Policy Analysis56$40,259$21,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas43$39,985$21,250
Business/Commerce, General178$39,464$19,618
Non-Professional Legal Studies24$38,387$25,500
Music17$38,029$17,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods147$37,838$19,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities75$37,174$21,500
Journalism37$35,389$23,725
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management36$35,318$18,907
Chemistry33$35,132$26,219
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General146$34,607$21,500
Hospitality Administration/Management29$34,282$25,000
Political Science and Government89$33,373$25,021
Criminal Justice and Corrections110$31,875$19,689
Social Work79$31,190$19,500
Psychology, General174$30,336$23,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology49$24,972$17,751
English Language and Literature, General34$24,389$19,518
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services103$24,300$25,884
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services42$22,275$22,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness108$22,239$21,516
Biology, General130$21,325$21,082
Fine and Studio Arts15$18,337$26,225
History30$51,233$19,937
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration97—$16,330

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Dentistry—$102,974$175,333
Education, General30$75,047$53,957
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions36$72,065$93,500
Medicine—$58,404$172,523

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration90$96,228$100,500
Law160$61,201$69,701

Students

Undergraduates
21,473
Graduate students
5,507
Part-time
5%
Women / men
57% / 43%
White
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$92,970 / year
Full-time faculty
86%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.olemiss.edu
Also known as
Ole Miss

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 8% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • Engineering – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Mississippi?

96.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1184 on the SAT.

How much does University of Mississippi cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,314 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,772 and the full cost of attendance is $28,660.

How much do University of Mississippi graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $50,994 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

72% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.