University of Mississippi Admission
Acceptance Rate
96.58%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.53%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,972
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 33,363 students have applied and 32,223 students have allowed to admit to University of Mississippi (Acceptance rate: 96.58%). Ole Miss's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.53 % where 5,972 students have finally enrolled out of 32,223 admitted students.
Ole Miss acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ohio State University-Main Campus and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 75.57%).
Ole Miss enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.11%).
How to Apply to University of Mississippi
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ole Miss. Ole Miss offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | olemiss.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.olemiss.edu/applynow |
| Financial Aid | finaid.olemiss.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://finaid.olemiss.edu/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://olemiss.edu/vms/ |
| Athletic | www.olemiss.edu/info/disclosures/ |
| Disability Service | https://olemiss.edu/sds/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ole Miss and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Mississippi is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Mississippi is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,250). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | 1,090 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,250 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,062 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Mississippi, 1,359 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| Total | 1,000 | 1,090 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Mississippi, 3,601 students submitted ACT scores (60% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Ole Miss Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Mississippi. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |