by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Ole Miss degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Ole Miss measures up.
Ole Miss is ranked #912 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Mississippi, it ranks #15 of 32 for value.
These Ole Miss majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Engineering | #1 of 2 |
| Medical Technologist | #1 of 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | #3 of 26 |
| Pharmacy | #3 of 26 |
| Accounting / Finance | #4 of 21 |
| Insurance | #4 of 21 |
| Forensic Chemistry | #5 of 15 |
| Marketing | #6 of 53 |
| Other Marketing | #6 of 53 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | #6 of 38 |
Read the full Ole Miss value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Mississippi is ranked #1 out of #33 in Mississippi for quality and #15 out of #32 for Mississippi value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Ole Miss financial aid page to be sure.
University of Mississippi is ranked #912 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Mississippi is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ole Miss costs about $17,609. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $70,436 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,653 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,314 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,609 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $70,436 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Ole Miss net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Ole Miss degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $114,612 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,436 | #912 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,256 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $114,612 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,436 | #15 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,256 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Ole Miss shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,030 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,213 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,525 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,319 |
| Over $110K | $20,769 |
About 72% of Ole Miss undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,887 per year. Get more details on the Ole Miss financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Ole Miss cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.