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The University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss, is a public research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Established by the Mississippi Legislature in February 1844 and opening its doors in 1848 with an initial enrollment of 80 students, it has grown to become the largest university in the state. Currently, Ole Miss enrolls around 21,000 students, including nearly 15,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students.
Ole Miss comprises 15 different schools, including the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Law, and the School of Engineering. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University for its high research activity and participates in several national programs such as the National Sea Grant Program and the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
In addition to its academic pursuits, Ole Miss competes at the highest level of college athletics within the NCAA's Division I program. Its teams are known as the Rebels and compete in sports like basketball, baseball, football, and golf within the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The university has won two national championships in baseball and women's golf.
