University overview
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Students researching Ole Miss acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for University of Mississippi Ole Miss. Location: University, MS. University of Mississippi Ole Miss: acceptance rate 90%, tuition $32,656, grad rate 68%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Remote town
Applicants
19,531
Admits
17,512
First-time enrollment cohort
3,559
SAT ERW: 515–620
SAT Math: 510–605
ACT: 21–29
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
16,092
16,092 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
68%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
88%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$13,528
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for University of Mississippi Ole Miss. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
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Students researching Ole Miss acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for University of Mississippi Ole Miss. Location: University, MS. University of Mississippi Ole Miss: acceptance rate 90%, tuition $32,656, grad rate 68%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
88%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
68%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
University of Mississippi Ole Miss
Students researching Ole Miss acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for University of Mississippi Ole Miss. Location: University, MS. University of Mississippi Ole Miss: acceptance rate 90%, tuition $32,656, grad rate 68%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
Verified Data- Legacy CLGS importLast verified 2026-06-29T06:54:22+00:00
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