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Should You Attend the University of Mississippi?
The University of Mississippi (UM) is located in Oxford, Mississippi, roughly three hours from the state capital. A respected state university, UM awards undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. Weigh the facts below to find out if the University of Mississippi is the school for you.
<h4 id="section---Pros">Pros</h4>
<ul><li>High number of academic programs
</li><li>Student debt following graduation is $2,674 lower than the national average
</li><li>Accepts Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) credit
</li><li>Offers remedial services, academic/career counseling service, employment and placement services
</li></ul><h4 id="section---Cons">Cons</h4>
<ul><li>Acceptance rate is 2.8 percentage points lower than the national average
</li><li>Total cost is $3,666 higher than the national average for 4-year, public schools
</li></ul><h3 id="section---RankingSchoolAnalysis">Ranking & School Analysis</h3>
<p>Often referred to as Ole Miss, the University of Mississippi is a large, public school with approximately 19,000 students. Though its main campus is in Oxford, Ole Miss also has satellite campuses in Tupelo, Booneville and Southaven, MS. The university also has a medical center in Jackson, MS, and a field station in Abbeville, MS.
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<p>The average cost of attending the University of Mississippi was $21,526 in the 2012-2013 school year, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This is slightly higher than the national average of $17,860. Luckily, the average student debt at graduation was $23,986 in 2012, which is $2,674 lower than the national average of $26,660. The University of Mississippi accepts dual credit and advanced placement credits. This can be beneficial if you obtained AP credit from a class taken in high school.
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<p>In 2014, <i>U.S. News & World Report</i> ranked the University of Mississippi #79 among Top Public Schools. Ole Miss was also recognized for having top 100 grad programs in history, pharmacy, English and speech-language pathology in that year.
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<h2 id="section---AdmissionsAndFinancialAidAtTheUniversityOfMississippi">Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Mississippi</h2>
<p>If you plan on applying to Ole Miss, you must complete college preparatory courses as well as meet a minimum grade point average (GPA) or combined minimum GPA and minimum standardized test score. If you don't meet these admissions requirements, you may enter the Academic Screening Program the summer before your first semester. You must pass a placement examination at the end of the summer session to be admitted to Ole Miss in the fall.
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<p>The University of Mississippi offers a variety of financial aid options to help you cover the cost of attending college. There are scholarships, grants, loans and work study programs. It is important to complete and return your FAFSA by March 1st to ensure you are considered for financial aid. Ole Miss offers multiple scholarships to students with academic accomplishments. The Sally Vick Hill, Robert M. Carrier and W.R. Newman are some of the scholarships offered through the University Foundation.
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<table border="1"><tr><th>Application & Tuition Info</th><th /></tr>
<tr><td><i>Regular School Application Deadline (2013-2014)</i></td><td>September 1*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Financial Aid Priority Application Due (2013-2014)</i></td><td>March 1st*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Application Fee (2012)</i></td><td>$35*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Acceptance Rate (2011-2012)</i></td><td>61%*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>All Tuition & Living Expenses (2012-2013)</i></td><td>$21,526 for residents<br /> $31,510 for non-residents***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Average First-Year Financial Aid Package (2012)</i></td><td>$9,347*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Percentage of Students with Need Met (2012)</i></td><td>14%*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Average Student Debt at Graduation (2012)</i></td><td>$23,986****</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Student Loan Default Rate (2010)</i></td><td>8.8%***</td></tr>
</table><h2 id="section---LifeAtTheUniversityOfMississippi">Life at the University of Mississippi</h2>
<p>The rural town of Oxford offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. The department of campus recreation 'Ole Miss Outdoors' allows you to take advantage of kayaking, white river rafting, and dog sledding trips. Students at the University of Mississippi are offered an array of extracurricular activities, including 31 fraternities and sororities, a student government association and a Division I athletics department. There are also more than 250 student organizations available for you to explore.
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<table border="1"><tr><th>Student Life Info</th><th /></tr>
<tr><td><i>Campus Setting</i></td><td>Rural*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Student Population (2012)</i></td><td> 16,060 undergraduate<br /> 2,734 graduate students***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Male-to-Female Student Ratio (2012)</i></td><td> 45% to 55%***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>% of Full-Time Students (2012)</i> </td><td>93%***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>% of In-State Students (2011)</i></td><td>48%***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>% of International Students (2011)</i></td><td>1%***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Retention Rate (2011-2012)</i></td><td> 81%*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Campus Housing Available</i></td><td>Yes ***</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>% of Students Living On Campus</i></td><td>31%*</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Number of Libraries</i></td><td>3**</td></tr>
<tr><td><i>Extracurricular Activities</i></td><td> More than 250 student clubs**</td></tr>
</table><p><i>Article sources: *College Board, **University of Mississippi, ***NCES College Navigator, ****US News and World Report.</i>
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<h4 id="section---SchoolContactInformation">School Contact Information</h4>
<ul><li><i>Address:</i> 145 Martindale, University, MS 38677
</li><li><i>Phone Number:</i> (662) 915-7226</li></ul>
