Mississippi , Mississippi , United States
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The Mississippi Legislature chartered the University of Mississippi on February 24, 1844. Planners selected the university's isolated rural site in the town of Oxford as it was a "sylvan exile" that would foster academic studies. In 1845, residents of Lafayette County donated land west of Oxford for the campus, and, the following year, architect William Nichols oversaw the construction of the Lyceum, two dormitories, and faculty residences. On November 6, 1848, the university—offering a classical curriculum—opened its doors to its first class of 80 students. Mostly, children of elite slaveholders, they were all white, and all but one were from Mississippi. For 23 years, the university was Mississippi's only public institution of higher learning, and for 110 years it was the state's only comprehensive university. In 1854, the University of Mississippi School of Law was established, the fourth state-supported law school in the United States.
The University of Mississippi embraces its public flagship mission of inspiring and educating our diverse and vibrant community where all individuals are able to intellectually, socially, and culturally thrive through transformative experiences on our campus and beyond. In fulfillment of this mission, we demonstrate the following commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion:
Diversity is an affirmation of the intersecting individual, social and organizational identities that make our community vibrant and transformational. We commit to openly increasing, embracing, and recognizing the full spectrum of diversity at all levels of our institution.
Equity is directly addressing the social, institutional, organizational, and systemic barriers that prevent members of marginalized groups from thriving in our community. We commit to being both proactive and responsive in mitigating barriers so that all members of our institution are able to reach their full potential.
Inclusion is actively and intentionally creating a welcoming campus where all individuals feel they have a supportive and affirming space to learn, grow and engage. We commit to fostering a campus environment that fully supports, values, and engages the intersectional identities of every member of our community.
THE Ranking::
278
QS Ranking::
801
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
14000 USD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
17220 USD
Average Annual PG Fee:
41640 USD
Application Fee:
60 USD