OXFORD – Overall enrollment at the University of Mississippi has grown for the fourth consecutive year, fueled by a record-setting freshman class and strong retention rates.
This fall, Mississippi's flagship university enrolled 27,124 students across its seven campuses, reaching record enrollment for the second consecutive year.
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