About Ole Miss
WHY STUDY AT OLE MISS
Students from around the world choose the University of Mississippi. Why? Learn more about Ole Miss’s academic programs, rich history, and student life.
10th
Fastest-growing public doctoral institution
—Chronicle pf Higher Education’s 2017 Almanac
#77
Top Public Schools
—U.S. News & World Report, 2021
16 – to – 1
student-to-faculty ratio
2020-2021
21,657
Total students
2020-2021
85.7%
Retention rate (national average is 73.5%)
—National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 2018
TOP 10
Patterson School of Accountancy
Undergrad, Graduate, Doctoral
—Public Accounting Report, 2018, eight consecutive years
SMALL COLLEGE TOWN WITH BIG OPPORTUNITIES
The University of Mississippi was established in 1848 and since then, both the town of Oxford and the institution have served as a beacon of progress and a haven for academics, intellectuals and knowledge-seekers.
From James Beard Award-winning chefs to diverse fast food options, Oxford, MS is a culinary destination.
Oxford, MS, is known for having inspired some of the most influential writers—from William Faulkner to John Grisham.
Nearly 50 buildings throughout Oxford are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Eight highways serve the community, making it easily accessible to the airport and beyond.
Meet Ingrid, Integrated Marketing Communications Major from Venezuela
In 2018, Ingrid was inducted into the UM Hall of Fame—one of the highest honors a student at Ole Miss can receive. Recognized for her academic work at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, her assistance as an orientation leader and coordinator and her involvement on Rebel Radio, Ingrid has a bright future ahead. She plans to get her master’s in integrated marketing communications and continue on to become a college professor.
Learn more about what you can achieve at Ole Miss inside and outside of the classroom!