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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss, is a public research university founded in 1844 and located in Lafayette County, Mississippi. As the oldest public university in the state and the largest by enrollment (about 24,700 students in 2023\u201324), Ole Miss is recognized for rigorous academic programs, a deep cultural heritage, and strong connections to research and public service. The university is designated as an R1 institution (very high research activity) and supports major initiatives such as the National Sea Grant and Space Grant programs. Academic strengths include liberal arts, journalism, pharmacy, engineering, business, and health sciences. Its campus is known for historic landmarks like the Lyceum and its association with writer William Faulkner. Ole Miss also operates the only FDA-approved, federally contracted cannabis research facility in the U.S.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
University Name<\/th>\nUniversity of Mississippi (Ole Miss)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Location<\/td>\nOxford, Mississippi, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/td>\n1844<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic Research University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n\u2248 24,700 (2023\u201324)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campus Size<\/td>\n\u2248 3,500 acres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you\u2019re comparing options within the region, you may also find it useful to review similar public research universities like the University of Louisiana at Lafayette<\/a>, the University of Memphis<\/a>, or the University of Maine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cost Category<\/th>\nEstimated Amount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
In-State Total Cost<\/td>\n\u2248 $35,542\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Out-of-State Total Cost<\/td>\n\u2248 $55,702\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Tuition (residents)<\/td>\n\u2248 $9,990\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Costs can vary based on program, housing choices, and course load, so applicants generally compare these estimates against the university\u2019s latest published tuition and fee schedule for the intended academic year.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n