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University of Mississippi
University,
MS
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate97%
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About University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi is a public, state university in the town of University, MS. University of Mississippi was founded in 1844. The university enrolls around 22,300 students per year, including 17,302 undergrad students.
University of Mississippi Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into University of Mississippi. University of Mississippi admitted 97% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 22,311 students applied to University of Mississippi and 21,727 were admitted.
| University of Mississippi Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 97% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 19% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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University of Mississippi is located in University, MS, near Memphis.
If you are interested in seeing University of Mississippi for yourself, be sure to 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.
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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1220
Math SAT Range
510 - 600
Reading SAT Range
520 - 620
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1220 and Above
Good
1040 to 1220
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of Mississippi students is 1134. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Mississippi, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Mississippi.
University of Mississippi Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,452
In State$39,020
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,252
$26,820
Fees
$160
$160
Housing
$12,040
$12,040
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Mississippi is like? There are approximately 22,300 students enrolled at University of Mississippi, including 17,302 undergraduate students and 4,998 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 52% percent are from MS and 48% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time52%
In State48%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
22,300
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
97%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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