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