University of Mississippi
University, MS · Public · 21,473 undergrads (large, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,945 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,217 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,794 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,573 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,313 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,314 |
Sticker tuition: $9,772 in-state, $28,600 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Average SAT
- 1184
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $50,994
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,000
- International undergrads
- 276 (1.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business29%
Health & Nursing19%
Communications & Media8%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Psychology4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Education4%
Engineering4%
Criminal Justice3%
Social Sciences3%
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