Public

Large

Southeastern Conference

University of Mississippi SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1000 to 1200

ACT Range21 to 29

Average GPA3.50

Acceptance Rate96.6%

With a 96.6% acceptance rate, your goal at Ole Miss is to enter from a position of strength. A 29 ACT puts you at the top of the middle range, and because 60% of students submit ACT scores, that is a practical benchmark for deciding whether to send scores.

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

University of Mississippi facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Mississippi enrolls 21,585 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Ole Miss has an 87% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 72% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

University, MS

Undergrad Enrollment21,585

Freshman Retention87%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate72%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Mississippi application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

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 Ole Miss, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to strengthen a superscore, and check Ole Miss’s Regular Decision deadline before choosing your final fall test date.

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What you'll actually pay

Ole Miss, a public university in the Southeastern Conference, lists in-state tuition at $9,612 and out-of-state tuition at $28,440. With an average merit award of $10,714, out-of-state students may find scholarship opportunities worth exploring. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$9,612

Out-of-State Tuition$28,440

Room and Board$12,600

Average Merit Award$10,714

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid39%

Average Aid Package$15,661

Average Debt at Grad$34,596

For out-of-state students, Ole Miss tuition is $28,440, compared with $9,612 in-state, and room and board adds $12,600. About 39% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $15,661. Merit awards average $10,714, and options include Luckyday awards for students with a 3.50+ GPA. Graduates leave with average debt of $34,596.