University of Mississippi
University, MS · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 96.6% |
| Applicants | 33,363 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1000–1200 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 21–29 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $13,164 |
| Grad rate | 68% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,994 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Describe your academic interests and how the University of Mississippi will help you achieve your goals. How do you envision yourself contributing to the academic community? (300-500 words)· ~500 words
- Describe a piece of art, music, or writing you have found powerful, and explain how it has impacted you. Your essay must be between 500 and 700 words. It will be evaluated on a combination of style, grammar, imagination, and substance. Responses that appear to have been written in haste or generated by AI may affect the admission decision.· ~700 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).