Hattiesburg, MS
University of Southern Mississippi admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 99%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,217 | 8,935 | 1,888 | 97% |
| 2020 | 9,683 | 9,328 | 1,675 | 96% |
| 2021 | 9,314 | 8,922 | 1,587 | 96% |
| 2022 | 9,051 | 8,946 | 1,624 | 99% |
| 2023 | 8,818 | 8,763 | 1,733 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,671 of 5,690 women and 3,092 of 3,128 men were admitted.
Policy: 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 | Required |
| 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 Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,763 of 8,818 applicants.
Less Selective. University of Southern Mississippi admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,818 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,733 enrolled.
Yes. University of Southern Mississippi requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 99%.