Campus & Student Life at University of Mississippi

Home to about 16,179 undergraduates in 2020, Ole Miss is a very large, public university located in University, Mississippi. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Ole Miss offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ole Miss can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ole Miss Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Ole Miss Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Ole Miss. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ole Miss Disability Services.

Ole Miss for the Military

While not a "service academy", Ole Miss does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ole Miss Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ole Miss for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 16,179 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 14,839 (91.7%). Part-time attendance was 1,340 (8.3%).

University of Mississippi is Ranked #485 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ole Miss receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Ole Miss #485 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ole Miss by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ole Miss Diversity Guide.

University of Mississippi Competes in the NCAA

Ole Miss has a total of 388 student athletes, 231 men and 157 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Mississippi Athletics