University of Mississippi
University, MS
Federal IPEDS data · Updated July 26, 2026
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Campus Overview
University of Mississippi is a small-town public four-year institution located in University, MS. It enrolls a large student body of approximately 26,449 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
Truth vs. Marketing
Typical marketing claims from schools like University of Mississippi vs. verified federal data
"World-class faculty and vast academic resources
Student-faculty ratio: 18:1 (est. ~45 students per class)
"Students succeed with unmatched opportunities
Graduation rate: 72%
"An affordable path to a top-tier degree
Avg net price (after aid): $15,045
These are not direct quotes from University of Mississippi. They represent the types of claims that schools in this category commonly make on their websites, brochures, and campus tours — paraphrased for comparison. All verification data is from IPEDS and College Scorecard federal databases. "Supported by data" means the numbers back up the claim; "Worth investigating" means it may not fully hold up. Always verify with the linked sources.
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