The University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss, is a public research university. It is part of the Mississippi public university system and receives state funding. Established in 1848, the university is located in Oxford, Mississippi, and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
As a public institution, Ole Miss prioritizes accessibility and affordability for in-state students, though it also welcomes out-of-state and international applicants. The university is governed by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, which oversees all public universities in the state.
