University of Mississippi

Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.

University of Mississippi reports a middle 50% SAT of 990 to 1175 (enrolled, fall 2025, CDS 2025-26). We use 1080 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.

The numbers

Source: Ole Miss official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.

Fall 2024's freshman class averaged a 24.3 ACT and 3.52 GPA (source: olemiss.edu newsroom); fall 2025's record 5,464-student freshman class averaged a 3.58 GPA.

Where Ole Miss sits among Mississippi colleges

Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Mississippi Colleges.

Scholarship money tied to the SAT in Mississippi

Mississippi's two state grant programs gate eligibility on an ACT score plus a GPA tier rather than a university SAT scholarship grid; MESG publishes an explicit SAT-equivalent (1330) for its ACT-29 bar, while MTAG's ACT-15 bar has no published SAT equivalent.

MESG (Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant): Up to $2,500/year toward tuition and required fees, up to 8 semesters; requires ACT 29+ (SAT 1330, or National Merit Finalist/Semifinalist) and a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

MTAG (Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant): $500/year freshman and sophomore year, $1,000/year junior and senior year; requires ACT 15+, a 2.5 GPA, and Pell-grant eligibility (less than the maximum Federal Pell Grant).

The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Mississippi SAT prep page.

Colleges in other states with a similar SAT range

A score that is competitive at Ole Miss lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.

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Quick answers

What SAT score do you need for Ole Miss?

There is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 990 to 1175. A score at or above 1175 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 990 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.

Is Ole Miss test-optional?

Ole Miss lists its policy as: ACT or SAT accepted but not required; a minimum reading/English subscore (ACT 17 or SAT 470) triggers a developmental course. Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.

What is Ole Miss's acceptance rate?

97.4% (fall 2025, CDS 2025-26, 37,621 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.

Does a score above the range guarantee admission?

No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.

Want to know what your teen needs for Ole Miss? Their target, their gap and the weeks to close it are what we map in the free Strategy Session.