University of Mississippi Acceptance Rate
University, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 27,837
- Admitted
- 27,218
- Yield
- 19.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mississippi's acceptance rate has risen from 81.2% in 2014–15 to 97.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,101 to 27,837 (+73%) over that period.
Its 97.8% rate makes University of Mississippi more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
University of Mississippi has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 19.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,101 | 13,077 | 81.2% | 3,809 |
| 2015–16 | 18,059 | 14,217 | 78.7% | 3,966 |
| 2016–17 | 17,918 | 14,029 | 78.3% | 3,964 |
| 2017–18 | 17,416 | 14,614 | 83.9% | 3,694 |
| 2018–19 | 15,371 | 13,535 | 88.1% | 3,421 |
| 2019–20 | 16,253 | 14,325 | 88.1% | 3,232 |
| 2020–21 | 16,383 | 14,421 | 88% | 3,024 |
| 2021–22 | 19,531 | 17,512 | 89.7% | 3,580 |
| 2022–23 | 22,311 | 21,727 | 97.4% | 4,465 |
| 2023–24 | 27,837 | 27,218 | 97.8% | 5,237 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 16,619 | 16,271 | 97.9% |
| Men | 11,218 | 10,947 | 97.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 510–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–29 | 63% |
How University of Mississippi compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mississippi's acceptance rate?
University of Mississippi's acceptance rate is 97.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (27,218 admitted of 27,837 applicants).
Is University of Mississippi test optional?
University of Mississippi is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Mississippi?
University of Mississippi received 27,837 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 27,218.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mississippi?
Admitted students at University of Mississippi typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Mississippi getting harder to get into?
University of Mississippi has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.2% in 2014–15 to 97.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.olemiss.edu/.