Admission & test scores

University of Southern Mississippi SAT scores and acceptance rate

The average admitted SAT is 1190, with an ACT midpoint of 23. University of Southern Mississippi admits 99% of applicants — largely open. 72% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1190middle half of admits

ACT midpoint23admitted students

Acceptance rate99%largely open

First-year retention72%return for year two

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	1190	26	73%	$11,852
Norwich University Northfield, Vermont	1190	—	74%	$49,740
University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	1190	23	89%	$8,644
Concordia College - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	1190	23	63%	$31,170
University of Montana Missoula, Montana	1190	22	96%	$8,552
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri	1190	24	57%	$21,600

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Southern Mississippi admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Southern Mississippi?

The average SAT of admitted students is 1190.

What ACT score does University of Southern Mississippi require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.

How hard is it to get into University of Southern Mississippi?

University of Southern Mississippi admits 99% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 72% return for a second year.

Does University of Southern Mississippi require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.