The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College is an academic cornerstone of the University of Mississippi.
The university offered an honors program beginning in 1952, but the Honors College was developed in 1997 when Jim and Sally Barksdale decided to make a difference on campus with an endowment, bringing the idea of the college to a reality.
Since then, it has become the reason many top students choose to attend Ole Miss, as it gives the opportunity for high-performing students to work together.
More than 1,000 are students enrolled in the Honors College, hailing from 34 states and nine countries. The average ACT score for Honors College students is 30, with a high school GPA of 3.93. Courses in the Honors College span more than 71 majors.
The college gives students unique academic opportunities such as study abroad options, guest speakers and fellowships.
Tom Brokaw in the Classroom
The Honors College will double in size over the next year as it undergoes expansion. We are thankful to grow our academic opportunities and offer our students the best possible education.