- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $12,617 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Mississippi University for Women reported: an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Mississippi University for Women reviews each application.
Mississippi University for Women GPA requirements
Mississippi University for Women requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mississippi University for Women hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mississippi University for Women acceptance rate
Mississippi University for Women admitted 503 of 557 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mississippi University for Women is a public 4-year university in Columbus, Mississippi, with 1,962 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Mississippi University for Women in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Mississippi University for Women looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Mississippi University for Women awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,617 a year at Mississippi University for Women in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Mississippi University for Women with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Mississippi University for Women admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Mississippi University for Women's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Mississippi University for Women's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Mississippi University for Women?
A lot: Mississippi University for Women requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Mississippi University for Women?
Mississippi University for Women requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Mississippi University for Women?
No. Mississippi University for Women is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 98% sent ACT scores.
How selective is Mississippi University for Women?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Mississippi University for Women admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Mississippi University for Women's acceptance rate?
Mississippi University for Women's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 503 of 557 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Mississippi University for Women accept AP credit?
Yes. Mississippi University for Women awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Mississippi University for Women after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,617 a year at Mississippi University for Women in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Mississippi University for Women look at legacy status?
Yes. Mississippi University for Women considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Mississippi University for Women's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mississippi University for WomenU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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