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University of Mississippi

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Admit Rate
97%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$28,660
$47,488 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: Ole Miss admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Mississippi residents: a score is used only if provided. Nonresidents: optional at 3.2+ unweighted GPA, strongly recommended below that.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
97%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
1020-1210 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Digital Media
  2. 2Nursing
  3. 3Business
  4. 4Accounting
  5. 5Finance
  6. 6Health Sciences
  7. 7Psychology
  8. 8Interdisciplinary Studies
  9. 9Elementary Education and Teaching
  10. 10Marketing

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Mississippi may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: University of Mississippi admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
No named ED/EA/RD plans; admission is rolling/competitive with no fixed deadline. A February 1 date is priority consideration only and a January 10 date is a scholarship-application deadline, both excluded per the no-fabrication rule.
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (10)
BaseballBasketballFootballGolfRifleSoccerSoftballTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$28,660* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$47,488* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $9,772* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $28,600* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$8,945
$30,001 – $48,000
$9,217
$48,001 – $75,000
$14,794
$75,001 – $110,000
$18,573
Over $110,000
$21,313

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
University, MS· Small City
Undergraduates
19,094
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡University of Mississippi admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

§Ole Miss admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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