Columbus, MS
Mississippi University for Women admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 97% to 100% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 535 | 517 | 175 | 97% |
| 2020 | 516 | 511 | 190 | 99% |
| 2021 | 422 | 419 | 171 | 99% |
| 2022 | 450 | 446 | 125 | 99% |
| 2023 | 553 | 553 | 159 | 100% |
Fall 2023 applicants
450 of 450 women and 103 of 103 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not 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 | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Mississippi University for Women has an acceptance rate of 100% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 553 of 553 applicants.
Less Selective. Mississippi University for Women admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
553 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 159 enrolled.
No. Mississippi University for Women is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 97% to 100% — it has become less selective.