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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
13,983
Total Undergrads
Including 1,040 Part-time
3,095
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 28 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
54% Women
46% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Southeastern Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $841,650)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $119,738)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 40 44 - -
Baseball 39 - - -
Basketball 15 15 - Yes
Football 125 - - -
Golf 9 9 - Yes
Rifle - 11 - -
Soccer - 25 Yes Yes
Softball - 18 - Yes
Tennis 7 8 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 15 Yes Yes
Badminton - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Swimming and Diving - - Yes Yes
Table Tennis - - - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.5%
Black/non-Hispanic 15.2%
Hispanic 1.4%
Non-resident alien 4.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 2.5%
Two or more races 0.9%
White/non-Hispanic 73.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 68
Liquor Law Violation 9
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 3
Property Crime 50

Notable Alumni

  • Bill Parsons [Class of 1979], Head of NASA's spaceship programs
  • Eli Manning [Class of 2004], Quarterback for the New York Giants
  • Haley Barbour [Class of 1973], Mississippi's Governor
  • Jennifer Gillom [Class of 1986], Olympic Gold Medalist and professional basketball player
  • John Grisham [Class of 1981], Author
  • Kate Jackson, Actress, Charlie's Angels
  • Lenore L. Prather [Class of 1955], First woman on the Mississippi Supreme Court
  • Reuben Vincent Anderson [Class of 1967], First black justice on Mississippi's Supreme Court
  • Thad Cochran (Class of 1959 and 1965), U.S. Senator
  • William Faulkner, Author
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Megan
  • 3
  • “The newest dorms are really nice, but some of the older dorms are a little out of date. The newest dorms are for freshman interest groups, which is a great…”

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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 2
  • Miranda from Oxford, MS
  • May-22-2013 I am a current student here

    They have the normal fast food like McDonalds, Burger King and all but where is the healthy food that actually tastes good. Everything around the campus leads to overweight results and lowers your self-esteem.

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  • 4
  • Teresa from Potts Camp, MS
  • Apr-11-2013 I am a current student here

    Ole Miss has several on-campus dining options. Our student union has a food court that offers everything from fast food to home-style Southern favorites. The Johnson Commons is more of a cafeteria setting. The food is pretty good. One of our dorm buildings, the Residential College, has a dining room built into it. It's the best. The food there is cooked in smaller quantities, and so it has a better taste.

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  • 3
  • Elizabeth from University, MS
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    On campus food is very good, however eating only on campus will seem very bland after the first few weeks. If you really want to vary your diet, try to eat off campus or buy extra food for variety. All of our meal plans are affordable, and can accommodate for different dietary needs.

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  • 5
  • Anna from Baldwyn, MS
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    The union is great. In the union you have: subway, chick-fil-a, Pinkberry, Toss-It-Up, Magnolia Grill, Burger Studio, and a mexican place. You can use your meal plan in the union, the JC, and at any stores in the dorm halls. Usually don't get a meal plan over 50 plus 1 because you will have many wasted meals.

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  • 4
  • Gabrielle from Mississippi
  • Mar-19-2013 I am a current student here

    After awhile you get a little bored with the food; however, there is a wide variety of choices. I encourage every student to try each dining facility on campus at least once in their stay here.

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  • 5
  • Farrah from Acworth, GA
  • Mar-06-2013 I am a current student here

    With the different options of dining/food, you can choose between fast food.. or gourmet. There are different choices depending on if you decide to eat at the Student Union or the J.C (student cafeteria).

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  • 4
  • Anonymous
  • Mar-03-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many options on campus for food, home cooked cafeteria style eating as well as chain restaurants such as Subway.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Miranda from Oxford, MS
  • May-22-2013 I am a current student here

    Greeks. Its hard because one person can affect your reputation. Just think before you do anything and mainly be yourself.

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  • 0
  • Anna from Baldwyn, MS
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Ole Miss has the biggest Greek life. Most girls go greek. The best sororities at Ole Miss are DG and Phi Mu. DO NOT THINK THETA.

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  • 0
  • OleMissStudent
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    It is great. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested. However, Ole Miss is also the kind of place where one could not be in a fraternity or sorority and still have a lot of fun.

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  • 0
  • Farrah from Acworth, GA
  • Mar-06-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek organizations are HUGE at The University of Mississippi. There are 9+ sororities, and even more fraternities. There are field parties and philanthropy events all through the year, you are sure to find your home away from home.

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  • 0
  • Kate
  • Mar-05-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    One of the best in the country.

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  • 0
  • Anonymous
  • Mar-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is not everything at the University of Mississippi like many people assume it is. I am not a part of Greek Life and I personally have never felt as though I was missing out on anything. If you can afford it, I am sure it is an enjoyable experience. You are able to bond with other girls/guys of similar interests as well as giving to a good charity.

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  • David from Acworth, GA
  • Feb-20-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life at the University of Mississippi is one of the best in the country. With 18 fraternities and 13 sororities there is a very large selection . All Greek organizations are involved in community service activities and help make a difference in the community as well as the University.

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  • 0
  • Kristen from Andover, MA
  • Feb-04-2013 I am a current student here

    The greek life here is hands down one of the university's biggest joys. I highly advise rushing if you go here, it is truly one of the most infamous systems in the country.

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