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Interested in attending Mississippi Christian University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Mississippi Christian University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate
3.68
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Mississippi Christian University?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mississippi College accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,121 people applied and 1,785 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1117 / 1346 (83%)
Men
668 / 775 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Mississippi Christian University:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Mississippi Christian University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Mississippi Christian University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Mississippi College considers:

Very Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Mississippi Christian University?

3.68
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Mississippi Christian University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.68.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
28%
3.75-3.99
28%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
7%

Mississippi College is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

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