University of Mississippi SAT scores and admissions
University, MS · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How Ole Miss compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #170 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 2 in MS.
- Its 97% acceptance rate is more selective than 3% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (560 Math vs 570 Reading and Writing).
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($50,994) are $12,072 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
- Out-of-state students pay $18,828 more per year than in-state students ($28,600 vs $9,772).
What the numbers say about Ole Miss
- The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1000 to 1200. A planning score near or above 1240 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 97% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 72% completion rate and $50,994 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1000 and 1200. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1240 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1200 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1100 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1000 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to Ole Miss's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | 980–1220 | 87% |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | 980–1210 | 68% |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | 1000–1200 | 86% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | 960–1210 | 59% |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | 990–1190 | 84% |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | 1040–1170 | 87% |
Questions about Ole Miss
What SAT score do I need for Ole Miss?
University of Mississippi's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1000–1200, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1240 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is Ole Miss's acceptance rate?
University of Mississippi's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 97%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend Ole Miss?
Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $9,772 and out-of-state is approximately $28,600. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.
Is Ole Miss test-optional?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Mississippi's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.