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Interested in attending Mississippi College?

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

49
%
Acceptance rate
3.68
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Mississippi College?

49%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mississippi College accepted 49% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,277 people applied and 1,615 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
976 / 2003 (49%)
Men
639 / 1274 (50%)

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 College:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2022
2023
2024

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

41%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 41% ended up enrolling at Mississippi College, making their yield rate High. 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 College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Mississippi College considers:

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • 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 College?

3.68
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Mississippi College 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.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Mississippi College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Application notification

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