Clinton, MS
Competitive — only about 49 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 42% to 49% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,162 | 909 | 465 | 42% |
| 2020 | 2,559 | 736 | 423 | 29% |
| 2021 | 2,339 | 1,146 | 435 | 49% |
| 2022 | 2,413 | 965 | 378 | 40% |
| 2023 | 3,315 | 1,620 | 674 | 49% |
Fall 2023 applicants
978 of 2,023 women and 642 of 1,292 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Mississippi College has an acceptance rate of 49% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,620 of 3,315 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 49 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,315 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 674 enrolled.
No. Mississippi College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 42% to 49% — it has become less selective.