The student-faculty ratio at University of Mississippi is 17:1, and the school has 51.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Mississippi include: Accounting; Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia; General Studies; Psychology, General; and Marketing/Marketing Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
17:1
Total faculty
1,099 full time
257 part time
Minority
18% full time
14% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
80%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
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Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students51.2%
20-4935.1%
50 or more13.8%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
86%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
99%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
48%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
65%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
72%
6-year graduation rate of international students
73%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
2
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
99
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
239
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
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Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
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Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Eli Manning - NFL Quarterback for New York Giants, US Senator Roger Wicker, Ben & Erin Napier, stars of HGTV's "Home Town"
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Accounting 7%
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6%
General Studies 6%
Psychology, General 6%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$50,600
Finance$48,900
Accounting$48,800
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,200
Marketing$44,900
Hospitality Administration/Management$42,200
Human Resources Management and Services$41,500
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$72,200
Chemical Engineering$68,200
Civil Engineering$59,600
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$40,600
Health Professions and Related Programs
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Support Services$30,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and General Studies$38,900
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$44,600
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Economics$47,000
Political Science and Government$37,900
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$41,100
Fine and Studio Arts$37,100
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
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Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dietetics/Dietitian
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Engineering
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Education, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Juris Doctorate/Master of Taxation
Juris Doctorate/Master of Accountancy
Law + Engineering (3+3)
Student participation in special study options
Exchange student program (domestic)
Teacher certificate program
Accelerated program
Study abroad
Internships
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Engineering
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
8
Counseling services offered
academic
career
personal
psychological
Honors college 2018 enrollment
814
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
0%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cameroon
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Consortia
Consortia
Mississippi Research Consortium
National Space Grant Alliance
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
National Spectrum Consortium
Mississippi Regional Biophysical Consortium
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
