- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 490–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $14,946 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Mississippi reported: an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–29.
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. University of Mississippi reviews each application.
University of Mississippi GPA requirements
University of Mississippi 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 University of Mississippi hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Mississippi acceptance rate
University of Mississippi admitted 32,223 of 33,363 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Mississippi is a public 4-year university in University, Mississippi, with 21,585 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Mississippi in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1184 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Mississippi 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 |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Mississippi 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 $14,946 a year at University of Mississippi 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 the University of Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Mississippi admitted 97% 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 SAT and ACT scores do the University of Mississippi students have?
The middle 50% of University of Mississippi's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Mississippi?
A lot: University of Mississippi requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does the University of Mississippi look for?
University of Mississippi requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report 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.
What percent of applicants does the University of Mississippi accept?
University of Mississippi's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 32,223 of 33,363 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Mississippi test optional?
Yes. University of Mississippi considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 60% sent ACT scores.
How hard is it to get into the University of Mississippi?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Mississippi admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of Mississippi look at legacy status?
No. University of Mississippi doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Mississippi after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,946 a year at University of Mississippi in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Mississippi accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Mississippi awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Mississippi's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of MississippiU.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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