University of Mississippi acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

University, MS · public · 21,473 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 97.4% Fall 2025 · ↑0.8 pts
SAT, middle 50% 990–1175 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Ole Miss's admissions site.

Chances at Ole Miss
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
98–100%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (990–1175).
  • Only 27% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Ole Miss admits 97.4% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Ole Miss acceptance rate by year

36,635 of 37,621 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 96.6% for Fall 2024.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 201520172019202120232025 97.4%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202537,62136,63597.4%Common Data Set
Fall 202433,36332,22396.6%IPEDS
Fall 202327,83727,21897.8%IPEDS
Fall 202222,31121,72797.4%IPEDS
Fall 202119,53117,51289.7%IPEDS
Fall 202016,38314,42188.0%IPEDS
Fall 201916,25314,32588.1%IPEDS
Fall 201815,37113,53588.1%IPEDS
Fall 201717,41614,61483.9%IPEDS
Fall 201617,91814,02978.3%IPEDS
Fall 201518,05914,21778.7%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Ole Miss deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Ole Miss Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Ole Miss's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Ole Miss

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 990–1175
40027% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 21–29
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.60
As reported, 99.93% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.028.7%
  • 3.75–3.9918.3%
  • 3.50–3.7416.9%
  • 3.25–3.4913.8%
  • 3.00–3.2410.7%
  • 2.50–2.9910.2%
  • Below 2.501.4%

What counts

What Ole Miss weighs

From section C7 of Ole Miss's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Important

  • GPA
  • Test scores

Considered

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank

Not considered

  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Cost

What Ole Miss costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Ole Miss's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$10,150
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$30,310
Per year
Average net price$13,752
After grants, aided students
Open Ole Miss's net price calculator

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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to Ole Miss's 97.4%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about Ole Miss admissions

What is Ole Miss's acceptance rate?

Ole Miss admitted 36,635 of 37,621 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 97.4%. That is up from 96.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Ole Miss test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Ole Miss is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Ole Miss's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Priority deadline: January 10, 2027. Check Ole Miss's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Ole Miss?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 990–1175 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 27% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1175 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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