Getting in
For Fall 2025, 37,621 first-year students applied to Ole Miss, 36,635 were admitted and 5,458 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 97.4%.
Source: Ole Miss Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 4,307 | 4,230 | 98.2% |
| Out-of-state | 32,875 | 31,976 | 97.3% |
| International | 439 | 429 | 97.7% |
Source: Ole Miss Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Ole Miss's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major.
Source: Ole Miss Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. Ole Miss has no early decision or early action plan. Admission is rolling, and February 1 is a priority date, not an early round.
Source: Ole Miss Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Ole Miss, not to a school. Its competitive academic programs take a separate application:
- Competitive academic programs. The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, the Center for Manufacturing Excellence, the Croft Institute for International Studies, the Early Entry Pharmacy Program, the Lott Leadership Institute, the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program and Southern Studies take one shared application (CAPApp), due January 10.
Source: Ole Miss Academics, Competitive Academic Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The separate application for the leadership, service and support programs (Bonner Leaders, FASTrack) for Fall 2027 opens November 1.
Source: Ole Miss Academics, Competitive Academic Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
99 majors across 9 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in Ole Miss's official 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, grouped by the school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of Liberal Arts54
- African American Studies (BA)
- Allied Health Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology (BS)
- Arabic (BA)
- Art (BA)
- Art (BFA)
- Art History (BA)
- Biochemistry for Health Sciences (BA)
- Biological Science (BA)
- Biological Science (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chinese (BA)
- Classics (BA)
- Creative Writing (B.F.A.)
- Dental Hygiene (2+2) (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BS)
- English (BA)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- Film Production (BFA)
- Forensic Chemistry (BS)
- French (BA)
- German (BA)
- Health Info & Info Mgmt (2+2) (BS)
- History (BA)
- Histotechnology (2+2) (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
- International Studies (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Medical Lab Science (3+1) (BS)
- Medical Laboratory Science (2+2) (BS)
- Music (BA)
- Music (BM)
- Nursing (2+2) (BSN)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Political Science (BS)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Public Policy Leadership (BA)
- Radiologic Sciences (2+2) (BS)
- Rhetoric, Writing & Speech Comm (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Sociology (BS)
- Southern Studies (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Theatre Arts (BA)
- Theatre Arts (BFA)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Applied Sciences9
- Communication Sciences & Disorders (BS)
- Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
- Dietetics and Nutrition (BS)
- Exercise Science (BSES)
- Hospitality Management (BS)
- Law Studies (BSLS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Social Work (BSW)
- Sport Management (BA)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Business Administration9
- Banking and Finance (BBA)
- Bus Analytics & Info Systems (BBA)
- Finance (BBA)
- General Business (BBA)
- Management (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Professional Sales (BBA)
- Real Estate (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance (BBA)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Patterson School of Accountancy1
- Accountancy (BAccy)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education8
- Early Childhood Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Elementary Education (B.A.Ed.)
- English Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Health and Physical Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Mathematics Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Science Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Social Studies Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Special Education (B.A.Ed.)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Engineering12
- Biomedical Engineering (BSBE)
- Chemical Engineering (BSCHE)
- Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Computer Engineering (BSCPE)
- Computer Science (BA)
- Computer Science (BSCS)
- Data Science (BSDS)
- Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Engineering (BS)
- Geological Engineering (BSGE)
- Geology (BSG)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Journalism and New Media3
- Integrated Mktg. Communications (BS)
- Journalism (BAJ)
- Media Communication (BA)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Pharmacy1
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
University Programs2
- Multi-Disciplinary Studies (BMDS)
- University Studies (BUS)
Source: Ole Miss 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Scholarship and competitive programs applications | January 10 | not published | No |
| Priority date (nonresidents) | February 1 | not published | No |
| Rolling admission | Until the class is full | not published | No |
Nonresidents are admitted on a competitive, rolling basis until the university reaches capacity, and Ole Miss suggests they apply with all documents by February 1 of senior year. It asks you to allow three to four weeks for an application to be processed and does not publish decision dates.
Source: Ole Miss Undergraduate Admissions, Freshman Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Scores are optional for some applicants and needed by others. Mississippi residents with at least a 3.2 unweighted GPA and the College Preparatory Curriculum are admitted without a score; residents below 3.2 need a minimum ACT composite (16 with a 2.5 GPA or top-half class rank, or 18 with a 2.0 GPA) or the SAT equivalent. For nonresidents, the ACT or SAT is optional with a 3.2 unweighted GPA or higher and strongly recommended below it. Ole Miss superscores within the ACT or within the SAT, not across them.
Source: Ole Miss Undergraduate Admissions, Freshman Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as required for some applicants for fall 2027, and notes that "Test scores are recommended, and submitted test scores are reviewed for admissions."
Source: Ole Miss Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Ole Miss's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Ole Miss Undergraduate Admissions, Application Process (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Ole Miss, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,278 | $31,068 |
| Capital Improvements Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 |
| Housing (on campus, average) | $8,030 | $8,030 |
| Food | $5,580 | $5,580 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Transportation | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Total | $32,148 | $52,938 |
For a full-time undergraduate in campus housing, fall and spring. Housing is the average for university-managed rooms; Ole Miss gives a range of $6,134 to $16,000 depending on the room and building.
Source: Ole Miss Admissions, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,945 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,217 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,794 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,573 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,313 |
| All incomes | $13,314 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Ole Miss's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Mississippi on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Public94.2% admitted$18,749 average net price
University of KentuckyLexington, KY · Public93.5% admitted$18,851 average net price
Mississippi State UniversityStarkville, MS · Public83.6% admitted$17,595 average net price
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · Public79.4% admitted$17,988 average net price
University of WyomingLaramie, WY · Public97% admitted$13,599 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.