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$9,772
per year
In-State Tuition
97%
Acceptance Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
University of Mississippi is a public four-year institution in University, MS. Programs offered include Nursing, Accounting, Business Administration, Psychology and Finance.
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27 of 27 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Mississippi places on CLEP credit
The university’s catalog states that "Receiving CLEP credit in a specific degree program requires the approval of the dean and department chair concerned prior to taking the examination." Chemistry credit carries an additional condition — see that row.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
Engineering
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Hospitality & Culinary
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
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Sports
5
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Other Sports(1)
Rifle
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Ole Miss awards automatic Academic Merit scholarships from GPA and ACT/SAT grids; amounts differ for Mississippi residents and non-residents.
For students entering 2026-2027
Academic Merit (MS resident, ACT 23, 3.0+ GPA)
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met
Automatic with admission; qualifying tests must be taken before enrolling as a new freshman
For an ACT of exactly 23 (SAT 1130-1150) with a 3.0+ GPA (a 3.5+ GPA adds the 1848 award - see the separate row). Each ACT score has its own amount; higher scores earn more. Superscores accepted.
Academic Merit + 1848 Award (MS resident, ACT 23, 3.5+ GPA)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met
Automatic with admission; qualifying tests must be taken before enrolling as a new freshman
Total for an ACT of exactly 23 (SAT 1130-1150) with a 3.5+ GPA: Academic Merit plus the additional 1848 scholarship. Higher scores earn more. Superscores accepted.
Academic Merit (MS resident, ACT 28, 3.0+ GPA)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met
Automatic with admission; qualifying tests must be taken before enrolling as a new freshman
For an ACT of exactly 28 (SAT 1300-1320) with a 3.0+ GPA (a 3.5+ GPA adds the 1848 award - see the separate row). Each ACT score has its own amount; higher scores earn more. Superscores accepted.
Academic Merit + 1848 Award (MS resident, ACT 28, 3.5+ GPA)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met
Automatic with admission; qualifying tests must be taken before enrolling as a new freshman
Total for an ACT of exactly 28 (SAT 1300-1320) with a 3.5+ GPA: Academic Merit plus the 1848 scholarship. Higher scores earn more. Superscores accepted.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,945
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$50,994
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Mississippi places on CLEP credit
The university’s catalog states that "Receiving CLEP credit in a specific degree program requires the approval of the dean and department chair concerned prior to taking the examination." Chemistry credit carries an additional condition — see that row.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 12 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
University, Mississippi
Lafayette County
Control
Public
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