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Southwest Mississippi Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range15 to 20
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

With 100% acceptance, your focus at Southwest Mississippi should be starting strong, not wondering whether there is room for you. If you submit ACT scores, the middle range is 15 to 20, so aiming near or above 20 gives you a clear readiness target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southwest Mississippi Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southwest Mississippi Community College enrolls about 1,758 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Southwest Mississippi has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Location

Summit, MS

Undergrad Enrollment1,758
Freshman Retention69%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southwest Mississippi Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Southwest Mississippi, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 15, no fall senior-year retake is a safe bet for this application.

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What you'll actually pay

Southwest Mississippi is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,480 and out-of-state tuition of $6,180. Students can use the cost and aid details below to plan for expenses and explore financial aid options.

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In-State Tuition$3,480
Out-of-State Tuition$6,180
Room and Board$4,800
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the higher public tuition rate, Southwest Mississippi tuition is $6,180, while some students may qualify for a lower $3,480 rate. Room and board adds about $4,800, so living arrangements can meaningfully affect the total bill. Actual out-of-pocket costs will depend on financial need, aid eligibility, and whether students live on campus or elsewhere.

Student life at Southwest Mississippi Community College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

35% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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