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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Mississippi, 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
3.51
Average High School GPA
1101
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Mississippi?

97%

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

In the most recent year, 33,355 people applied and 32,223 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
19555 / 20208 (97%)
Men
12660 / 13147 (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 University of Mississippi:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

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

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at University of Mississippi, 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 University of Mississippi by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Ole Miss considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

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

Grades & Testing

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

3.51
Average High School GPA
1101
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Mississippi as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.51. 22% of freshmen who attended Ole Miss were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
27%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

63%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
Math Mean
544
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
557
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
Composite Mean
1101
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

August 1
Application notification
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