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Your chances of getting into Mississippi University for Women

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

99.1%
Admission Difficulty for Mississippi University for Women
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at MUW is 99.1%.  Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Mississippi.

Admission Selectivity

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

Mississippi University for Women is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 446 out of the 450 who applied were admitted.

Mississippi University for Women typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into MUW?

99% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Mississippi University for Women you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.49 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1020 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

MUW GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.49

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Mississippi University for Women?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into MUW are to have around a 3.49 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.49 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as MUW accepts 99% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at MUW is 3.49 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #8 in Mississippi for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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MUW SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

850-1180

Applicants Submitting SAT 

2%
SAT Scores for Mississippi University for Women
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 440
Math 25th Percentile 410
Composite 25th Percentile 850
SAT Scores for Mississippi University for Women
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1180
Average SAT Score 1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mississippi University for Women?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at MUW is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 850-1180. Students who get into Mississippi University for Women score in the top 85 percent of all SAT test takers..  MUW ranks #10 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. MUW regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 850 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 850, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 680, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 2 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1015, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 1180 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Mississippi University for Women admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >99%
1015 to 1180 Avg + 99%-99%
850 to 1015 Avg - 98%-99%
685 to 850 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 685 Low <96%
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MUW ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

96%
ACT Scores for Mississippi University for Women
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Mississippi University for Women
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into MUW?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to MUW is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #9 in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 96 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mississippi University for Women.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into MUW for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 99% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 24 ACT score.

Mississippi University for Women admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >99%
21 to 24 Avg + 99%-99%
18 to 21 Avg - 98%-99%
15 to 18 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 15 Low <96%
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High School Class Rank

54% of Mississippi University for Women freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mississippi University for Women students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 54%
Top 50% of class 84%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mississippi University for Women admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 352 98 450
Accepted 352 94 446
Acceptance Rate 100% 96% 99%
Enrolled 90 35 125
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 37% 28%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mississippi University for Women is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Mississippi University for Women Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mississippi University for Women
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mississippi University for Women is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.49 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1020 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Mississippi University for Women often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176035 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi University for Women.

Last updated February 24, 2024