University of Mississippi: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Mississippi admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 97%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1090 and an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,314 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Mississippi?

60% of enrolled students at University of Mississippi had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.5, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does University of Mississippi weight in admissions?

University of Mississippi reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Mississippi typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 490–590, with an EBRW midpoint near 568. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 21–29. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Mississippi actually cost?

Published tuition is $9,772 for in-state students and $28,600 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $12,600 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $13,314 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 22% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Mississippi

Will my child graduate from University of Mississippi?

These predict outcomes at University of Mississippi better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Mississippi

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Mississippi, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication and Accounting and Related Services. Across all programs, University of Mississippi confers roughly 1,702 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $79,095 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Mississippi safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Mississippi disclosed 32 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.5 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 6 violent offenses and 15 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Mississippi?

About 31% of undergraduates at University of Mississippi live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 36% of men join a fraternity and 64% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Mississippi parents ask about

• Mississippi State University
  78% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas
  96% acceptance · Nevada
• University of Maine
  97% acceptance · Maine
• Troy University
  96% acceptance · Alabama
• University of Wyoming
  97% acceptance · Wyoming
• University of Montana
  96% acceptance · Montana
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs
  97% acceptance · Colorado
• University of Hartford
  96% acceptance · Connecticut

Common questions parents ask about University of Mississippi