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University of Mississippi Men's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Mississippi men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from University, Mississippi. Led by head coach Chris Beard, University of Mississippi pairs a 97% acceptance rate with a 72% graduation rate and a $15,045 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
26,841
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
97%
State
Mississippi
City
University
Address
Oxford, Mississippi

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 50% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Chris Beard
Head Coach
(662) 915-7534·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 31% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
87%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$45,336
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$50,994
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 57% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,612
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$28,440
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,600
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$15,045
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$70
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 93% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$18,228,379
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$3,137,302
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (662) 915-7211

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