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University of Mississippi: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Mississippi admits about 96.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1000–1200 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 19–25 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 96.6%
SAT range 1000-1200
Net price $13,752
Graduation rate 70.3%

University of Mississippi At a Glance

LocationUniversity, Mississippi
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment21,473
Acceptance Rate96.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)510-610
SAT Range (Math)490-590
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1000-1200
Average SAT (Combined)1184
ACT Range21-29
Average Net Price$13,752/yr
Tuition (In-State)$10,150/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$30,310/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate70.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate87.2%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$59,112
Median Debt at Completion$18,750

How University of Mississippi Compares

University of Mississippi is more selective than about 5% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 21,473 students, it is larger than about 67% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS — 99% acceptance Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS — 78% acceptance University of Maine Orono, ME — 97% acceptance San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA — 96% acceptance University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV — 96% acceptance Texas Woman's University Denton, TX — 96% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Mississippi's acceptance rate?

University of Mississippi's acceptance rate is about 96.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Mississippi?

Admitted students at University of Mississippi typically report a combined SAT score between 1000 and 1200 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Mississippi require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Mississippi's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Mississippi?

The average net price reported for University of Mississippi is $13,752 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Mississippi's official site.