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University of Mississippi
Admission at University of Mississippi is close to open (96.6%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $50,994 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Mississippi anchors the college town of University, MS, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Chemical Engineering, where graduates median $107,548 four years out. 21.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 21,473 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1210 — above the MS middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Mississippi's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Mississippi received 27,837 applications and admitted 27,218 (97.8%), with 5,237 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Mississippi without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1210; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Mississippi compares
| University of Mississippi | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.6% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,772 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,994 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Mississippi: $50,994 median at year ten, versus $42,539 across Mississippi institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,772 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $28,600. For non-residents, University of Mississippi's $28,600 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Mississippi is a big school: 21,473 undergraduates at last count.
71.7% of University of Mississippi students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $9,772 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Mississippi
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $107,548 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,311 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $87,958 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,701 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,482 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $85,338 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $80,488 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $73,870 |
| Marketing | $69,139 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $69,082 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,414 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,925 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,912 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $64,205 |
| Biology, General | $58,393 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,930 |
| Journalism | $56,381 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $54,022 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,874 |
| Psychology, General | $49,974 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,048 |
| Social Work | $43,571 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,535 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $42,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,871 |
Median earnings for these 25 University of Mississippi programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,994 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 51 additional University of Mississippi programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Mississippi?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Mississippi's acceptance rate?
97.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 27,218 admitted from 27,837 applicants.
How much does University of Mississippi cost?
In-state tuition is $9,772; out-of-state students pay $28,600. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Mississippi graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,994 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Mississippi University for Women — 90.3% admitted
- Mississippi Valley State University — 92.4% admitted
- Jackson State University — 93.2% admitted
- University of Southern Mississippi — 99.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.