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University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”) is a historic public flagship in Oxford, Mississippi, known for its beautiful campus, strong sense of tradition, and tight‑knit southern‑college vibe. Students often rave about the Grove tailgates, the welcoming residential‑hall culture, the emphasis on school spirit, and the easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby Memphis.

State

Mississippi

Student Population

25,000

Acceptance Rate

96–97%

GPA Range

3.4 and 3.8

SAT Range

1115–1300

Common Majors

business, criminal justice, psychology, communication studies, nursing

“The way the Grove fills up hours before kickoff, how the campus feels like a small‑town neighborhood at night, that some classes move fast and feel crowded, and that the campus traditions can sound overhyped until you’re actually in the middle of them and suddenly everything feels like home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $9,412; Out-of-state: $26,980

Conference

Southeastern Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

68.8

Avg Women's Scores

70.72

Men's Team Notes

Rebels reached historic No. 1 national ranking with 275.2 adjusted scoring average across 39 rounds, sweeping Old Waverly Championship via Fischer's record 203 (-13). Kye Meeks' career-low 65 and nine-under 36 fueled 64-15-0 record through SEC dominance.

Women's Team Notes

Lady Rebels finished with best-ever rankings led by Julia Johnson's SEC-leading 70.72 stroke average and historic 61. Pi-Lillebi Hermansson's 72.40 career-low, five top-10 SEC players, and multiple tournament wins marked record-breaking depth and contention.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Chris Malloy

Women's Coach

Kory Henkes

Men's Email

cjmalloy@olemiss.edu

Women's Email

kthenkes@olemiss.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Chris Malloy is the University of Mississippi men’s head golf coach, guiding the Ole Miss Rebels in the Southeastern Conference. He has led the program to multiple NCAA‑Championship‑level seasons and helped develop players who have earned All‑SEC and national‑recognition status. Malloy emphasizes a strong practice culture, tournament‑level preparation, and player development, reinforcing Ole Miss’s reputation as a competitive SEC and national‑level men’s‑golf program.

Women's Coach Bio

Kory Henkes is the University of Mississippi women’s head golf coach, having led the Rebels to a national championship in 2021 and multiple NCAA‑Championship‑level seasons. Named SEC Coach of the Year and national Coach of the Year by the WGCA, she has built a program that sets scoring records and produces All‑Americans and All‑Conference performers. Henkes focuses on recruiting, technical excellence, and mental‑toughness development, positioning Ole Miss among the top women’s‑golf programs in the country.

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