University of Mississippi

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,612

3.89% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,045

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.6%

33,363 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

26,449

91.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.7%

2,434 Graduates

About

University of Mississippi is a higher education institution located in Lafayette County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Mississippi were Digital Communication & Multimedia (319 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (281 degrees), and General Business (227 degrees).

In 2024, 5,790 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mississippi. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,338 degrees), 5.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (757 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mississippi is $9,612, which is $−22,308 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mississippi is $9,612, which is $22,308 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,045.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending University of Mississippi received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,612

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mississippi was $9,612. The cost of tuition at University of Mississippi is $−22,308 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Mississippi (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,045

2024 Value

0.662%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Mississippi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,045. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Mississippi grew by 0.662%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Mississippi (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,220

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mississippi was of $12,220 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.35% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Mississippi (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at University of Mississippi received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.37% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Mississippi (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Mississippi received 33,363 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.9% annual growth. Out of those 33,363 applicants, 32,223 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.6% acceptance rate.

There were 26,449 students enrolled at University of Mississippi in 2024. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mississippi has an overall enrollment yield of 18.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

32,223

Accepted Out of 33,363

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mississippi was 96.6% (32,223 admissions from 33,363 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.9%, while admissions grew by 18.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mississippi (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,359

Scores Submitted (2024)

23% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mississippi in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mississippi had a total enrollment of 26,449 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Mississippi is 24,153 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,296. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at University of Mississippi are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mississippi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 5.33% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0756% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mississippi in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.6%), followed by White Male (33.4%) and Black or African American Female (5.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mississippi in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,449 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mississippi is 24,153 and the part-time enrollment is 2,296. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at University of Mississippi are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Mississippi (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Mississippi was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Mississippi had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Mississippi (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
19,737 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,818 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,410 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mississippi is 74.6% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 5.33% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0756% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 247 students (0.934%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,494 more women than men received degrees from University of Mississippi. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Mississippi is white (4,338 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (757 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mississippi is Digital Communication & Multimedia (319 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (281 degrees) and General Business (227 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Mississippi, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (420 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (176 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mississippi are Accountants & auditors (1,037,047 people), Other managers (892,380 people), Financial managers (552,183 people), Chief executives & legislators (452,188 people), and Human resources workers (308,131 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mississippi in 2024 are Communications (420 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (176 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (224 degrees), and Business (1,329 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mississippi are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Skincare specialists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Mississippi are Communications (420 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (176 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (224 degrees), and Business (1,329 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mississippi are Elementary & secondary schools (827,773 people), Computer Systems Design (700,866 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (541,057 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (535,635 people), and Banking & related activities (490,139 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Mississippi.

Most Common (2024)

Digital Communication & Multimedia
319 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
281 degrees awarded
General Business
227 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mississippi was Digital Communication & Multimedia with 319 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Mississippi according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,642

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,148 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mississippi, which is 0.59 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,642).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Mississippi by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mississippi in General Finance, which is 3.9 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 262 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mississippi in Digital Communication & Multimedia, which is 4.6 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from University of Mississippi completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,338 degrees awarded
Black or African American
757 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
225 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mississippi is white (4,338 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (757 degrees).

0.207% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,799 degrees awarded
White Female
2,796 degrees awarded
White Female
2,733 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mississippi is white female (2,799 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,796 degrees).

Operations

University of Mississippi has an endowment valued at nearly $925M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 73.4M (7.94%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Mississippi had a total salary expenditure of 2.92B. University of Mississippi employs 341 Associate professors, 337 Assistant professors and 266 Professors. Most academics at University of Mississippi are Female Assistant professor (193), Male Associate professor (191), and Male Professor (172).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mississippi are: Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 2,860 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 971 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 933 employees.

Endowment

$925M

2024 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2023

University of Mississippi has an endowment valued at about $925M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mississippi grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $672M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Mississippi (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.24B

2024 Salaries

16.2%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Mississippi paid a median of $1.24B in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($2.92B) and a 16.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.84% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.48% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$126M

Instructional Salaries

1,219

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Mississippi paid a total of $126M to 1,219 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mississippi were Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 2,860 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 971 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 933 employees.

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