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Founded in 1844, University of Mississippi. is a Public college. Located in Mississippi, which is a city setting in Mississippi, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 19,213 full time undergraduate students, and 4,397 full time graduate students.
The University of Mississippi Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 1045 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Mississippi include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at UM are considered Less Selective, with ,73% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
76% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 25% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Mississippi.
157 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
87 Students rated off-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
157 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
161 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
160 Students rated class size 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
160 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
161 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.
161 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
116 Students rated University of Mississippi
The school definitely prioritizes football and Greek life. However, there are still enough people who do not do those things, so you will not be left out if you are not a fan of sports or Greek life as a whole. However, if you are not into sports or a big party scene it will be a bit harder to put yourself out there.
I did one semester at Ole Miss, the school is very clicky. Greek life is one of the only things that matter at this school. If you don't participate in greek life you are pretty much an outsider. I didn't grow up in Mississippi, I grew up in Hawaii, I didn't know what greek life was and it was very confusing for me. Of course, I didn't want to join a sorority neither did my twin sister, we eventually found a group that wasn't a part of any sorority for the most part but still went to frat parties often. I'm not a party person and I don't drink or smoke. I feel if you are from the south, enjoy greek life, and partying every weekend you will enjoy ole miss. Another thing I didn't enjoy was the fashion, everyone dresses up here constantly. You dress up to go to a football game, that was very weird to me. However, if you are into southern fashion this school is for you. Another complaint was diversity the school is almost fully white, there is a tiny percentage of black or international students. I grew up in a diverse school so it was hard for me. I did not have the best experience at Ole miss which is why I transferred to Grand Canyon University but it doesn't mean you won't enjoy ole miss. The teachers were pretty nice and I had a decent counselor. The SDS was amazing and super helpful. They had a lot of extraocular activities and groups. The campus is very pretty and well taken care of. There are minimal food options but still enough to feed you. This campus is great for anyone southern but if you are not from the south it is a big cultural shock.
The campus is absolutely beautiful. It's a great campus with plenty of opportunities to grow. There are resources constantly available to help you get prepared to get a job. The classes can be a little tough, but the teachers are just trying to push you to be better.
I did honestly did not expect myself to love the University as much as I do now. The campus is beautiful and I have found some truly awesome friends. My advice to students searching for a college is do not be afraid to move away from your family. It will be hard but if you push through it is definitely worth it. Find your people and have the time of your life. You only live once. Good luck
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Mississippi is 78%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
I would tell myself to make the most of my freshman year. What a student does their freshman year sets the ball rolling for the years to follow. I would also say to be true to myself and to be as involved in campus as possible. The people that become the most homesick are the ones who keep to themselves and don't take chances with college. I would tell myself to invest in a small umbrella for my backpack and a tool box. The last thing I would tell myself is to find as many scholarships as possible. The most amount of scholarships are available to high school seniors and the more you can put away from the start the more affordable college will be for you.
My classmates are full of energy and ready to ask questions when they don't understand something.
It is a small town school with a big town sports team.
People at this school seem to be very welcoming and full of that "southern hospitality"
The best thing about Ole Miss, in my opinion, is the atmosphere. We have so much pride for our campus and the environment it entails. During football season,the strongest sense of school pride pervades through the historic town of Oxford. The Grove is where students, alumnae and fans alike gather to share not only that sense of pride, but the best tailgating in America. The most "unusual" thing about Ole Miss is how we all put on our Sunday's best for tailgating before the big game. My friends that attend other colleges think that we are ridiculous, but everytime I visit their campus on a football weekend they seem to be mimicking our famous tradition. One experience I will take with me forever is participating in rush and joining a sorority. It was incredibly intense and competitive, I do not believe any other school is as cut-throat with rush as Ole Miss. I saw many broken hearts and girls transferring schools after being "denied" their top pick.
Alcoholic jackasses need not apply, if you are gonna dive right in to the drugs and sex then you will fail and waste your or the governments money. Plenty of newly stamped alcholics leave at the start of every fall semester.
Ole Miss Fans sliding down the hill 04
There are definately people that fit into those classifications, but I believe those types are at every college. I had a pleasant experience. I met some of the most intelligent, dilligent and down to earth people that have more potential than one could fathom. On the other hand, I encountered some of the most disgusting, spoiled druggies that were going absolutely nowhere with their life. Although these are broad generalizations, the Ole Miss campus has some of the most ecclectic personalities and one can run with any crowd one pleases upon admission.
party a lot. not smart
Football, Tailgating, The Grove, Fraternities, Sororities
The academic atmosphere differs on the Ole Miss campus. I saw a lot of acquaintences leave after a mere semester because of the party scene affecting their scholastics. On the contrary, there is a plethora of extremely articulate, intelligent individuals that excel with their academics.
It is easy to feel socially anxious or pressured.
That registering for classes is poorly set up and the classes fill way to quickly and there are not enough sections of the important classes required for my degree.
Ole Miss is a decent university with many pros and cons but overall you will ultimately learn some very valuable lessons that will prepare you for the future that awaits you.
Someone that is intelligent and has a plentiful amount of money to invest in his/her social life.
For me, it is that i did so well in high school and I come to college and I feel like I am not prepared and I feel like no one wants to help or no one else feels the same way.
The University of Mississippi has one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. Also the people that attend the school are very friendly all around.
One of the most prominent stereotypes at Ole Miss is that we are all a bunch of preppy kids, with way too much money. However, after my years here I have come to realize that more than half the students here are on some type of student financial aid. I have run across some of the most wealthy people, supposedly "confirming" this stereotype; as well as some of the less fortunate, completely discounting these statements. Here at Ole Miss, there is a wide range of personalities and incomes. We aren't all a bunch of stuck up rich kids.
Everyone knows that in the South, football is king. No other sport comes close to it. SEC football more importantly, is the most competitive, fast paced football you will ever see. Some conferences have their top teams year after year, but each Saturday in the SEC there is a chance that there will be a new #1. As for other sports; Ole Miss Basketball for the men and women usually get decent attendance. As well as Volleyball and women's Soccer.
Every professor I have had in my college career have been great. All of them have been available to talk to; all of them honor their office hours, and are more than willing to set an appointment if you cannot make their office hours. I always feel like an individual in my class, as opposed to just a number on the role sheet. If I have a problem, I can always count on my professors to be there to help me.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
86% of students attending University of Mississippi receive some sort of financial aid. 22% were awarded federal grants. While 40% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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