University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in University town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 23,136 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,694 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,140 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 60% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Mississippi's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,190, and fees were $110. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $23,454 and $110 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students23,136 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate85% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 263 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 123 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 100 miles radius of University of Mississippi
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Northwest Mississippi Community College - Oxford Campus
2 miles away |
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Northwest Mississippi Community College - Benton County Vocational Center
39 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County Center
55 miles away |
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University of Memphis
57 miles away |
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The University of Tennessee-Health Science Center
60 miles away |
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East Mississippi Community College - Mayhew Campus
80 miles away |
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Delta State University
81 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Brownsville
87 miles away |
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Mississippi University for Women
88 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Alamo
100 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Auburn University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Arkansas
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of California-Irvine
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of Kansas
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Ohio University-Main Campus
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
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Clemson University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
offers 7 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1900 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
84%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1070 to 1290 |
| ACT | 22 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $341/credit | |
| In State Students | $341/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $977/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $455/credit | |
| In State Students | $455/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,303/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $15,345 | $15,345 | $43,965 |
| ADN | 70 | $23,870 | $23,870 | $68,390 |
| BSN | 125 | $42,625 | $42,625 | $122,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,750 | $22,750 | $65,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of University of Mississippi's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,578 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $740 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $2,599 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $8,712 |
| Federal Student Loans | 41% | $5,476 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $15,858 |
$14,259
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,433 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,162 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,133 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,791 |
| Over $110,000$19,101 |
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Student Population
18,737
Undergrads
4,399
Graduates
13,002
Women
10,134
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
76% |
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Black/African American |
13% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.
