Chances of getting into University of Southern Mississippi
Acceptance Rate
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 Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| 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 |
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University of Southern Mississippi ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 19 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 22
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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 classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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University of Southern Mississippi GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
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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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Applying
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% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
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?
| 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.