Academic Programs
Ole Miss is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of only 128
Research Extensive institutions in the nation. Emphasis is placed on strong
classroom teaching supported by excellent library, laboratory and technical
facilities. Colleges and schools on the Oxford campus include:
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College of Liberal Arts School of Business Administration | School of Education School of Engineering School of Pharmacy School of Applied Sciences |
Web-based services provide instant access to vital information that enables students to apply for admission, register for classes, check grades, pay bills and submit class assignments, as well as offer students and faculty access to millions of library materials all online. Each residence hall room is connected to the University’s computer network, and many public areas on campus provide wireless connectivity.
Faculty & Staff (2004-05)
With 2,224 full-time employees on the Oxford campus, including 591
faculty, Ole Miss is the largest employer in Lafayette County. More than
82 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degrees available in
their respective fields. The student to faculty ratio is 21:1.
The health sciences campus in Jackson employs 7,450 people full time,
including 741 faculty. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is
the second-largest employer in Hinds County; 100 percent of faculty hold
the highest degrees in their fields.
Research
External funding for research, service and education projects on Oxford
and Jackson campuses topped $100 million each of the past five years.
With more than 30 research centers with exceptional strengths in acoustics,
biology, business, chemistry, computer science, engineering, law, medicine,
pharmacy, and physics, the University goes to great lengths to patent
and commercialize results of its research to stimulate economic development
and enhance quality of life.
Student Housing
Ole Miss has 15 traditional residence halls and two apartment complexes
that house more than 3,700 students. One- and two-bedroom apartments and
efficiency apartments are available for married students, graduate students
and undergraduate students who are of junior standing or above. More than
28 fraternity and sorority houses are located on the UM-Oxford campus,
and more than 35 percent of the student body belongs to a Greek letter
organization.
Athletics
With a long and storied history in intercollegiate athletics, the
University competes at the highest level in 18 men’s and women’s
sports. The football team has had the highest graduation rate in the SEC,
and 15 teams have competed in NCAA post-season play in the past decade.
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