University of Southern MississippiAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4 3
Science 4 3
Foreign Language 1
Social Studies 4 3
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required June 30
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg
MS
39406-0001
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$40
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
Statement of good standing from prior institutions, college transcripts recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
97% of 9,217 applicants were admitted
Women
98% of 5,983 applicants were admitted
Men
96% of 3,234 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,501 (39%) of 8,935 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,273 (39%) of 5,836 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,228 (40%) of 3,099 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
29%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
18%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
23 average, 19-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
11%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
48%
Score of 12 - 17
13%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported