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University of Southern Mississippi Admission Requirements

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Chances of getting into University of Southern Mississippi

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
96%
Admission Difficulty for University of Southern Mississippi
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Southern Mississippi and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Southern Mississippi is 96%.  It ranks #13 in Mississippi for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Southern Mississippi is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 8,922 out of 9,314 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 56 percent (SAT 0/0 ACT 19/26). University of Southern Mississippi typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Southern Mississippi application fee is $40 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of Southern Mississippi is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

University of Southern Mississippi SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for University of Southern Mississippi
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for University of Southern Mississippi
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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University of Southern Mississippi ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
99%
ACT Scores for University of Southern Mississippi
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for University of Southern Mississippi
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Southern Mississippi?

University of Southern Mississippi regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #6 in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 99 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Southern Mississippi.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Southern Mississippi admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >98%
22 to 26 Avg + 96%-98%
19 to 22 Avg - 93%-96%
16 to 19 Reach 89%-93%
Less than 16 Low <89%
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University of Southern Mississippi GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Southern Mississippi?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into University of Southern Mississippi. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Southern Mississippi was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #7 in Mississippi for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Southern Mississippi accepts 96% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Southern Mississippi students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 16.87% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.23% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.5% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.22% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.82% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.45% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.91% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Southern Mississippi admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,307 3,007 9,314
Accepted 6,094 2,828 8,922
Acceptance Rate 97% 94% 96%
Enrolled 1,082 505 1,587
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 18% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
69

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Southern Mississippi is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Southern Mississippi and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Southern Mississippi Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Southern Mississippi
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176372 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Mississippi.

FAQs

Does University of Southern Mississippi prefer SAT or ACT?

99% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Southern Mississippi?

96% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Southern Mississippi. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Southern Mississippi?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 99% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.