Potential Magazine winter 2012 | Page 19

facts & figures STUDENT POPULATION Total: 18, 224 Undergraduate: 15, 346 New freshmen: 3, 569 51% women: 49% men The Grove, Ole Miss’ legendary tailgating area. Student to faculty ratio: 19:1 Out-of-state students in freshman class - 50% TEST SCORES Average ACT Score: 23.5 Overall High School GPA: 3.35 Minimum test scores for out-of-state applicants: ACT of 20 & GPA of 2.5 STEM students wanted If your student is interested in any of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career areas, Ole Miss has special incentives and benefits for these students. Here’s a list: • Weekly tutoring by upper class majors and graduate students • Small group meetings with faculty and distinguished visitors in STEM fields • STEM-related field trips and tours of on campus research facilities • Special interest groups in STEM area • Career events and opportunities to closely interact with individuals working in specific STEM-related areas or professions • Programming designed to enhance academic success (e.g., time management, study skills) • Friendly competit