2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$13,528

Net Price

90%

Admitted

20%

Enrolled

68%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Mississippi

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 21,203. In 2021, there were 305 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Mississippi and ranks #233 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

305

Total Enrollment

21,203

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for University of Mississippi

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#2

Mississippi Rank

Combining ranking factors for 15 schools that offer psychology degrees in Mississippi, University of Mississippi ranks #2.

#233

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Mississippi ranks #233.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Mississippi offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology and Medical Social Work. At the doctorate level General Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
General Psychology19976
Medical Social Work11
Social Work82
Total Graduates281186
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 19,531 students applied to the University of Mississippi. The university admitted 90% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Mississippi universities is 5,112. On average, all Mississippi institutions admit 71% and 27% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Mississippi students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 88%. Compared to all Mississippi four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Mississippi is 68%, compared to 49% for all Mississippi universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare Ole Miss to Mississippi Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Mississippi to the average of all Mississippi four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

Ole Miss

19,531

Applicants

90%

Percent Admitted

20%

Percent Enrolled

88%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

MS Colleges

5,112

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

27%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

49%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 1,832 or 83% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 368 or 17% part-time faculty members employed at University of Mississippi. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,832 or 83%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

Ole Miss

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

83%

Percent Full-Time

17%

Percent Part-Time

83%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MS Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

63%

Percent Full-Time

37%

Percent Part-Time

62%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Mississippi the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,934, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,938 and the average cost for graduate fees is $110.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Mississippi in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Mississippi2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,142
On-Campus Living Expenses$5,570
Total Living Expenses$16,712
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$8,934
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,200
Total Undergraduate Expenses$26,846
In-State, Graduate Tuition$8,938
In-State, Graduate Fees$110
Total Graduate Expenses$9,048
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Mississippi is $13,528. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Mississippi presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$7,764$7,844
$30,001 – $48,000$9,489$10,977
$48,001 – $75,000$15,351$14,700
$75,001 – $110,000$18,184$17,828
$110,001 and more$19,846$18,774
US Department of Education

Compare University of Mississippi to all Mississippi universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

Ole Miss

$26,846

Cost to Attend

$12,571

Average Financial Aid

86%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,528

Net Price

MS Colleges

$22,879

Cost to Attend

$9,475

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$11,528

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,581 or 86%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 11,816 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,571.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid11,816$12,571
Pell Grants3,857$5,232
Federal Student Loans5,673$6,665
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Mississippi to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

Ole Miss

11,816

Grant or Scholarship Aid

55%

Grants or Scholarships

3,857

Number of Pell Grants

18%

Pell Grants

5,673

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

MS Colleges

3,672

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,884

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

1,748

Federal Student Loans

24%

Federal Student Loans

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