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Colleges / University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi

University, MS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate90%
Acceptance Rate90%

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi is a public, state institution in the town of University, MS. University of Mississippi was founded in 1844. The college currently enrolls around 21,203 students a year, including 16,092 undergrad students.

University of Mississippi Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Mississippi. In 2022, University of Mississippi accepted 90% of applicants. In 2022, 17,512 out of 19,531 total applicants were accepted.

University of Mississippi Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 90%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 18.7%

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University of Mississippi Campus Tours

University of Mississippi is locatedin University, MS, in the city of Memphis.

If you want to see University of Mississippi for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 55 to University, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Memphis International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Mississippi and University are like without leaving home.

College Info

P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38655

Campus Setting: Small Town

University of Mississippi Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Mississippi is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Mississippi is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Mississippi ACT Scores

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ACT Range

21 - 29

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

29 and Above

Good

21 to 29

Avg

21 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to University of Mississippi is 25. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into University of Mississippi. Students with an ACT score that falls between 21 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 21 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

University of Mississippi SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

510 - 605

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Reading SAT Range

515 - 620

University of Mississippi Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$21,376

In State

$39,388

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,934
$26,946
Fees
$100
$100
Housing
$11,142
$11,142
Books
$1,200
$1,200

Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Mississippi is like? There are approximately 21,203 students enrolled at University of Mississippi, including 16,092 undergraduate students and 5,111 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 54% percent are from MS and 46% percent of students are from other states.

93%

Full Time

7%

Part Time

54%

In State

46%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

21,203

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

90%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,034

Out-of-State

$27,046

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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