University, MS
University of Mississippi admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 98% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,253 | 14,325 | 3,232 | 88% |
| 2020 | 16,383 | 14,421 | 3,024 | 88% |
| 2021 | 19,531 | 17,512 | 3,580 | 90% |
| 2022 | 22,311 | 21,727 | 4,465 | 97% |
| 2023 | 27,837 | 27,218 | 5,237 | 98% |
Fall 2023 applicants
16,271 of 16,619 women and 10,947 of 11,218 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | 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 | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 98% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 27,218 of 27,837 applicants.
Less Selective. University of Mississippi admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
27,837 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 5,237 enrolled.
No. University of Mississippi is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 98% — it has become less selective.