Mississippi University for Women
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Interested in attending Mississippi University for Women?

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

97
%
Acceptance rate
1095
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Mississippi University for Women?

97%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, MUW accepted 97% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 585 people applied and 571 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
456 / 465 (98%)
Men
115 / 120 (96%)

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 University for Women:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

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

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at Mississippi University for Women, 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 University for Women by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things MUW considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

1095
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

24% of freshmen who attended MUW were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 54% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

MUW is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

3%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

94%
SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
570
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
525
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1095

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