University of Mississippi - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Mississippi

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

97.4%

Admission Difficulty for University of Mississippi
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ole Miss is 97.4%. Its admission rate is the 12th lowest in Mississippi.

Admission Selectivity

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

University of Mississippi is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 21,727 out of the 22,311 who applied were admitted.

University of Mississippi typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

Have a high school GPA of 3.6 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1130 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Ole Miss GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Mississippi?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Ole Miss are to have around a 3.6 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.6 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Ole Miss accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Ole Miss is 3.6 on the 4.0 scale. 32% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. 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 #2 in Mississippi for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Ole Miss is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Mississippi students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	32.36%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.83%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	15.12%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.35%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	9.22%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.86%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.13%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.14%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Ole Miss SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Mississippi. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1030-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT

19%

SAT Scores for University of Mississippi
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	520
Math 25th Percentile	510
Composite 25th Percentile	1030

SAT Scores for University of Mississippi
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	620
Math 75th Percentile	600
Composite 75th Percentile	1220
Average SAT Score	1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Ole Miss is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1030-1220. Students who get into University of Mississippi score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. Ole Miss ranks #6 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Ole Miss regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1030, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Mississippi is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 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 1125, you have around a 97% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

University of Mississippi admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220 and Above	Good	>98%
1125 to 1220	Avg +	97%-98%
1030 to 1125	Avg -	94%-97%
935 to 1030	Reach	90%-94%
Less than 935	Low	<90%

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Ole Miss ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

70%

ACT Scores for University of Mississippi
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	20
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for University of Mississippi
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	31
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Ole Miss?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Ole Miss is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 29. The school ranks #2 in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 70 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Mississippi.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Mississippi is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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 Ole Miss for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 97% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 29 ACT score.

University of Mississippi admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>99%
25 to 29	Avg +	97%-99%
22 to 25	Avg -	95%-97%
19 to 22	Reach	91%-95%
Less than 19	Low	<91%

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High School Class Rank

76% of University of Mississippi freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Mississippi students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	25%
Top 25% of class	49%
Top 50% of class	76%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

University of Mississippi admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	13,449	8,859	22,311
Accepted	13,107	8,617	21,727
Acceptance Rate	97%	97%	97%
Enrolled	2,549	1,916	4,465
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	22%	21%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Mississippi is $40.

Application Requirements

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

University of Mississippi Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered 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 University of Mississippi
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Mississippi 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 3.6 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1130 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.