University of Mississippi

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,718

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$13,540

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.02%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

88%

16,383 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

21,014

86.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

66.7%

2,498 Graduates

About

University of Mississippi is a higher education institution located in Lafayette County, MS. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Mississippi were Digital Communication & Multimedia (367 degrees awarded), Accounting (346 degrees), and Registered Nursing (264 degrees).

In 2020, 6,211 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mississippi. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,805 degrees), 6.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (742 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mississippi is $8,718, which is $−19,845 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mississippi is $8,718, which is $−19,845 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,540.

In 2020, 71% of undergraduate students attending University of Mississippi received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,718

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Mississippi was $8,718. The cost of tuition at University of Mississippi is $−19,845 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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

Average Net Price

$13,540

2020 Value

7.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Mississippi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,540. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Mississippi grew by 7.72%.

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

$10,734

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mississippi was of $10,734 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of room and board increased by 0.355% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.33% 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

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at University of Mississippi received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 4.41% with respect to 2019, when 68% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.02%

2018 Default Rate

253

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mississippi was 6.02%, which represents 253 out of the 4203 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Mississippi received 16,383 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 0.8% annual growth. Out of those 16,383 applicants, 14,421 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88% acceptance rate.

There were 21,014 students enrolled at University of Mississippi in 2020, and 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mississippi has an overall enrollment yield of 21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

14,421

Accepted Out of 16,383

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mississippi was 88% (14,421 admissions from 16,383 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 88.1%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 0.8%, while admissions grew by 0.67%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mississippi (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage

752

Scores Submitted

25% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mississippi in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mississippi has a total enrollment of 21,014 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mississippi is 18,223 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,791. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at University of Mississippi are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mississippi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.9% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 3.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.48% Asian, 2.29% Two or More Races, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0619% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mississippi in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (32.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (7.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mississippi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,014 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mississippi is 18,223 and the part-time enrollment is 2,791. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at University of Mississippi are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% 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

86%

2020 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 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), 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

White
15,734
Black or African American
2,686
Hispanic or Latino
793

The enrolled student population at University of Mississippi is 74.9% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 3.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.48% Asian, 2.29% Two or More Races, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0619% 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 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% 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, 60 students (0.286%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1145 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 (4,805 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (742 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mississippi is Digital Communication & Multimedia (367 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (346 degrees) and Registered Nursing (264 degrees).

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 (471 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (195 degrees), and Legal (141 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (413,295 people), Other managers (237,570 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (198,027 people), Postsecondary teachers (149,841 people), and Registered nurses (117,817 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mississippi are Communications (471 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (195 degrees), Legal (141 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (222 degrees), and Biology (330 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (592,337 people), Elementary & secondary schools (424,335 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (403,163 people), Offices of physicians (214,501 people), and Computer Systems Design (159,259 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

Digital Communication & Multimedia
367 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
346 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
264 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mississippi was Digital Communication & Multimedia with 367 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

2,533

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

3,678

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 2,533 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mississippi, which is 0.689 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,678).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 254 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mississippi in Accounting, which is 1.34 times more than the 190 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 286 degrees were awarded to women at University of Mississippi in Digital Communication & Multimedia, which is 3.53 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 44% of students graduating from University of Mississippi completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Mississippi is Male and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.04% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,805 degrees awarded
Black or African American
742 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mississippi is white (4,805 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (742 degrees).

0.0644% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
2,796 degrees awarded
White Male
2,009 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
507 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mississippi is white female (2,796 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,009 degrees).

Operations

University of Mississippi has an endowment valued at nearly $674M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.07M (0.307%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, University of Mississippi had a total salary expenditure of $2.25B. University of Mississippi employs 320 Associate professors, 285 Assistant professors, and 269 Professors. Most academics at University of Mississippi are Male Associate professors (179), Male Professors(177), and Female Assistant professors (152).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mississippi are: Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 3836 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1067 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 804 employees.

Endowment

$674M

2020 Endowment

8.44%

decline from 2019

University of Mississippi has an endowment valued at about $674M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mississippi declined 8.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $368M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$106M - Federal
$19M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Mississippi received $106M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.03B

2020 Salaries

4.64%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Mississippi paid a median of $1.03B in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($2.25B) and a 4.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.57% growth from 2018 and a 1.81% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$103M

Instructional Salaries

1,100

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Mississippi paid a total of $103M to 1,100 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

320 Employees

Healthcare Practioners and Technical

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3836 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mississippi were Associate professor with 320 employees; Assistant professor with 285 employees; and Assistant professor with 269 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mississippi were Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 3,836 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 1,067 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 804 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mississippi was Male Associate professor with 179 employees, Male Professor with 177 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 152 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Mississippi.