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University, Mississippi · Public · 21,473 undergrads

University of Mississippi admits 97% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26).

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Can I get into University of Mississippi?

97% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 990–1175 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

37,621 applied, 36,635 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of Mississippi cost?

$13,752 a year in-state

Out of state: about $33,912 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,845.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,536
$30,000–$48,000$10,185
$48,000–$75,000$13,815
$75,000–$110,000$17,443
over $110,000$22,290

Out-of-state tuition is $30,310 a year, against $10,150 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,160 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Mississippi need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Mississippi's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Mississippi didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Mississippi's site

What it's like

21,473
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
Town
Campus setting in University, MS.
87%
of first-years come back for year two.
55%
finish in four years. 68% within six.
$59.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$18.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Mississippi's acceptance rate?
97% for fall 2025: 36,635 of 37,621 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Mississippi?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 990 to 1175 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Mississippi cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $13,815 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,845.
How much does University of Mississippi cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Mississippi is $30,310 a year, against $10,150 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,752 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,160 tuition gap gives about $33,912 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Mississippi's graduation rate?
68% of students finish within six years and 55% within four (IPEDS).