University of Mississippi, MS
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
University of Mississippi Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity51
Retention64
Graduation31
Earnings35
Diversity24
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Mississippi
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education5%
Engineering5%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Mississippi
88%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Mississippi
$9K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Mississippi
40%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Mississippi
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 44% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 63% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 57% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 73% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 54% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Mississippi
92%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Mississippi
17,784
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
4,449
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Mississippi, MS
Rust College
29 miles, N
Northwest Mississippi Community College
30 miles, NW
KC's School of Hair Design
31 miles, E
Blue Mountain College
36 miles, NE