University of Mississippi
University, MS
University, MS
Build Your Legacy
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, we have a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Our 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law, and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.
What makes us different may be found in our school cheer, and you may have heard it before—"Hotty Toddy." But it's more than a cheer. It's defined by moments of absolute joy and excitement. It's an exchange between kindred spirits. It's a response to a challenge. It's an emotion felt only by those who've walked the hallowed grounds of The Grove. It's a rally cry and our identity.
It's one of the many reasons why the 22,000 students call Ole Miss and our quaint southern town of Oxford home. Throw in our 400 student organizations and clubs, a football game day experience that is second to none, an unmatched local food, music and arts scene, and you have college experience like no other.
Ole Miss attracts some of the brightest students, faculty, and staff from across the world. An extensive network of alumni back them up with their time, efforts, and generosity. Whether you are starting your college career or taking the next step in your studies, Ole Miss is a university that you can call home.
We invite you to take a look at what we have and encourage you to find out how you can build your legacy at Ole Miss.
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Consistently recognized as a Most Beautiful Campus |
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Named among the top 10 schools in the nation for military preparedness | The Military Friendly Advisory Council |
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Ranked in the top 5 in the nation and #1 in the SEC this year in the Military Times Best for Vets ranking. |
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The Patterson School of Accountancy has been ranked in the top 10 accounting schools in the nation for 13 consecutive years, and is currently ranked #8 in the nation | Big4AccountingFirms.org |
At Ole Miss, your path is our purpose, and in an ever-changing world, we’re dedicated to helping you find success. As a college community that boasts more than 400 student clubs and organizations, you’ll experience our shared spirit and values no matter your interests. Our students are so passionate about our community that they volunteer more than 74,000 hours of their time each year to Oxford and Ole Miss. Join us, and together, we’ll create a shared story of excellence to prepare you to fulfill your legacy.
• The university's freshman to sophomore retention rate topped 87% in 2022, shattering the national rate of 76%.
• Ole Miss graduates are among the best at finding employment and keeping it. After 10 years, 91% of Ole Miss graduates are still employed.
• In 2024, the university opened the doors to its largest academic building to date. The Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation includes four floors of laboratories, lecture halls and offices dedicated to supporting students in science, technology, engineering and math-related endeavors
• The university welcomed 5,973 freshman students for the fall 2024 semester, the largest incoming class in state history.
