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University of Mississippi Score Requirements
The University of Mississippi has set an average SAT score of 1101, with the 25th percentile at 1000 and the 75th percentile at 1200. For the ACT, the average score is 25, ranging from a 21 at the 25th percentile to a 29 at the 75th percentile. The average unweighted GPA is 3.5, and the average IB score is 31, with a 25th percentile of 28 and a 75th percentile of 34. For English proficiency, the minimum TOEFL score required is 79, while the minimum IELTS score is 6.0, and Duolingo requires a minimum score of 110.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
University of Mississippi reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.5 for undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the weighted GPA statistics, including the 25th and 75th percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1000-1200
Average: 1101
Submitting SAT: 22.8%
Math: 490-590
Reading: 510-610
The University of Mississippi reports an average SAT score of 1101, with the 25th percentile at 1000 and the 75th percentile at 1200. For the individual components, the 25th percentile for SAT Math is 490 and the 75th percentile is 590, while the 25th percentile for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) is 510 and the 75th percentile is 610. Additionally, 22.8% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
21-29
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 60.3%
Math: 19-27
English: 21-30
Reading: 22-31
Science: 22-27
The University of Mississippi has an average ACT score of 25. The 25th percentile score is 21, while the 75th percentile score is 29. Specifically, the math component ranges from 19 to 27, English from 21 to 30, reading from 22 to 31, and science from 22 to 27. Additionally, 60.3% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Mississippi requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79, indicating that the score requirements are consistent across the range. Component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Mississippi allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that when evaluating standardized test scores, the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create a new composite score. This policy can provide applicants with an advantage, as they can present their best scores to enhance their overall application.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Mississippi is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for consideration. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide their SAT or ACT scores on their applications without needing official documentation at the time of submission. About 22.8% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 60.3% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of students submitting these scores exceeds 100%, indicating that some applicants submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-34
Average: 31
The University of Mississippi has an average IB score of 31 for undergrad admissions, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 34. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, English A (Lang & Lit), and Social and Cultural Anthropology, while standard-level subjects recommended are English B, History, and Psychology.
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