MC Admission Requirements

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MC Admission Overview

MC admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Mississippi. Last year MC admitted 29.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1140-1260 / ACT 21-29. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MC requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.mc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/process

MC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

29.1%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The MC acceptance rate is 29.1%. Last year, only 644 of 2,212 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Mississippi and the 103rd lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MC and can you get accepted?

MC is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Of those admitted, 91% enrolled. That suggests MC is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.56*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.56*

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Average GPA

MC has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.56 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

*3.56 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

MC Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Mississippi College requires an official SAT, ACT, or CLT score from first-year applicants for the 2026 application cycle. The college superscores each exam. The ACT science section is required only for Nursing majors, and the writing section is not required. Applicants who graduated from high school more than five years ago do not have to send scores.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.mc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/process

MC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1140-1260

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 540
Composite 1140

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 610
Composite 1260

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MC typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1260) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. MC ranks #2 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1260

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Mississippi College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260+	Above 75th	>44%
1200 to 1260	Avg +	29%-44%
1140 to 1200	Avg -	18%-29%
Below 1140	Below mid-50	<18%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

85%

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 18
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 27
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MC typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MC places #2 among colleges in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Mississippi College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>44%
25 to 29	Avg +	29%-44%
21 to 25	Avg -	18%-29%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<18%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Mississippi College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,383	829	2,212
Accepted	398	246	644
Acceptance Rate	29%	30%	29%
Enrolled	364	222	586
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	91%	90%	91%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mississippi College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mississippi College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted