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University of Mississippi - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Academics

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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 17:1
Full-Time Student Population 13,969
Part-Time Student Population 1,963
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 729
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 148
Total FT Faculty 729
Faculty with Terminal Degree 83%
Average Faculty Salary $71,269
Full-Time Retention Rate 81%
Part-Time Retention Rate 33%
Graduation Rate 56%
Programs/Majors Offered 82
Average Course Load 5 courses (15 credits)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 46%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 40%
  • 50 or More Students: 15%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If you ask a student at any college, they will probably tell you most entry-level and required classes are boring. This is true at Ole Miss—the basic 100-level classes are “weed-out” classes. They’re not fun in any way, shape, or form. The great thing about Ole Miss is that the school has made sure to keep the professors, not graduate students, in charge of these classes. Once you make it past those 100-level classes, it’s smooth sailing. Classes get more interesting, instructors get more fun, and the subject matter becomes something you enjoy, as it’s more tailored to your interests.

Since instructors have the luxury of teaching small classes, they are able to make time for each individual student. At large universities, you may become just a number, but at Ole Miss you are a person with a name, face, and individual needs. Because of the small class sizes, students find it less intimidating to ask questions or see their teachers outside class. As you progress into the upper-level classes, you will meet students who are in the same major as you. This allows you to form study groups and discuss subject matter outside the classroom for a clearer understanding of the material. Some may choose to do as little as possible in a class, and that’s exactly what they will get out of it. Others will choose to put in a lot of time and effort, and it’s these students who gain lifelong knowledge from their classes. In some cases, Ole Miss professors become lifelong friends who can help you achieve your goals and assist you when it comes time to apply for graduate school or a job.

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Academics at University of Mississippi

hanhag

'13

Mathematics Teacher Education

4.6
A

Study Study!

Ole Miss has a variety of resources for students to study. I am a mathematics education major and the math lab has tutors everyday from 8-5 who walk around all day to help a struggling student. The J.D. Williams Library is the center of campus, and it has three floors for you to choose from. The professors are wonderful. They let you know their office hours the first day of class, and they are always willing to help right after their lecture if I ever get lost in class.

Aug 22, 2011

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kemoore2

'11

Law

4.6
A

Life in the Law

Pre-Law, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, and Law students have plenty of opportunities and help on campus. The workload is intense, but the programs are great.

Aug 16, 2011

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tccarnes

'14

Geology and Earth Science

5.0
A+

Very Thorough

the academics at ole miss are very thorough. i have never left a class without feeling like i didn't learn everything that i was supposed to for that course.

Aug 11, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 or higher in higher-level exams
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • School of Accountancy
  • School of Applied Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Pharmacy
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Accounting: 3%
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Elementary Education: 3%
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • The Grove
  • The Library
  • The Union
  • Weir Hall
Did You Know?

Ole Miss is the largest employer in Lafayette County, with 2,369 full-time employees on the Oxford campus, including 697 full-time faculty members.

Among other things, the J.D. Williams Library features the Hall of Mississippi Writers, the William Faulkner Room, and the world-famous Music/Blues Archive.

Ole Miss has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars and 13 Truman Scholars.

Ole Miss broke new ground by being the first public university in Mississippi, one of the first Southern colleges to admit women, and the first medical facility to perform a lung transplant after UM Medical Center surgeons used a chimpanzee’s heart to save the life of a terminally ill man.

The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College was named one of the nation's three finest by Reader’s Digest.

The Taylor Medal, the University’s highest academic honor, is awarded to less than one percent of the student body each year.

The second annual Academic Bowl Championship Series by Higher Ed Watch ranked Ole Miss as the top SEC school and No.13 in the nation.

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Hometown: Booneville, Miss.

Major: Print Journalism

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