University of Southern Mississippi
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Southern Mississippi?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Southern Mississippi, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Southern Mississippi?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southern Miss accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,818 people applied and 8,763 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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 Southern Mississippi:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at University of Southern 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 Southern Mississippi by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Southern Miss considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Class Rank
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
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Southern Mississippi?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Southern Mississippi as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.37.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Southern Miss is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
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