University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public

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97.8%
Acceptance Rate
1100
Median SAT
$50,994
Median Earnings
27,837
Applicants

Acceptance Rate Trend

Up 9.7 percentage points since 2018

Applications & Admissions

Yield Rate Trend

Percentage of admitted students who enroll

Most Popular Majors (2023)

Degrees awarded in latest year

Major Popularity Over Time

How top majors have grown or declined

Earnings by Major

This school vs. national range (2yr after graduation)

Mechanical Engineering $59,417
$9,348 $113,585
Health Professions and Related... $56,415
$9,348 $113,585
Registered Nursing, Nursing Ad... $56,397
$9,348 $113,585
Insurance $51,482
$9,348 $113,585
Civil Engineering $49,840
$9,348 $113,585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Sc... $49,214
$9,348 $113,585
Dental Support Services and Al... $49,019
$9,348 $113,585
Management Information Systems... $46,478
$9,348 $113,585
This school National avg

Historical Admissions Data

Each row shows the admissions cycle for that academic year. Applicants is the total number of students who applied for freshman admission. Admitted shows how many received acceptance letters. Rate is the acceptance rate (admitted ÷ applicants) — lower percentages indicate more selective schools. Yield measures the percentage of admitted students who actually enrolled — a high yield (above 50%) suggests the school is a top choice for admitted students, while lower yields indicate students often choose other options. SAT shows the 25th-75th percentile range, meaning the middle 50% of enrolled students scored within this range. Data is sourced from IPEDS, the federal database where all US colleges report annually.

Year Applicants Admitted Rate Yield
2023 27,837 27,218 97.8% 19.2%
2022 22,311 21,727 97.4% 20.5%
2021 19,531 17,512 89.7% 20.4%
2020 16,383 14,421 88.0% 21.0%
2019 16,253 14,325 88.1% 22.6%
2018 15,371 13,535 88.1% 25.3%
2017 17,416 14,614 83.9% 25.3%
2016 17,918 14,029 78.3% 28.3%
2015 18,059 14,217 78.7% 27.9%

Graduate Outcomes

Median Earnings (10 years)
$50,994
Median Earnings (6 years)
$45,336
Median Debt
$20,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
68.5%

Tuition & Costs (2023)

In-State Tuition
$8,718
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,990
Fees
$110
Room & Board
$10,734
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,834

What You'll Actually Pay

Net price after grants/scholarships by family income

$0-30k income $8,030
$30-48k income $9,213
$48-75k income $15,525
$75-110k income $19,319
$110k+ income $20,769

Popular Majors

  • 1 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
  • 2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • 3 Accounting and Related Services
  • 4 Finance and Financial Management Services
  • 5 Marketing

Highest Earning Majors

  • Mechanical Engineering $59,417
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other $56,415
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $56,397
  • Insurance $51,482
  • Civil Engineering $49,840

Student Demographics (2023)

Total Enrollment 24,043
International 3%
Women 58%
Race/Ethnicity
White 75%
Black 11%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%

Financial Aid (2023)

Grants are free money; loans must be repaid

Receive Grants 73%
Avg: $12,744 free money/year
Pell Grant Recipients 22%
Federal aid for <$60k income families
Have Federal Loans 33%
Avg: $6,442
School's Own Grants 73%
Avg: $11,408 from school funds