More selective than 36% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 94% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MUW over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MUW SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MUW is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MUW admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | — | — | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | — | — | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MUW compared with other Mississippi colleges?
MUW has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | 90% | 47% | $12,411 |
| 11 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | 27% | $9,686 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | 93% | 51% | $23,836 |
| 13 | University of Mississippi | 97% | 72% | $13,314 |
| 14 | University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | 49% | $21,708 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at MUW
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MUW admissions questions
What is the MUW acceptance rate?
Mississippi University for Women accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 553 of 553 applicants were admitted.
Does MUW require the SAT or ACT?
Mississippi University for Women considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 94% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at MUW?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (159 of 553).
Is MUW getting harder to get into?
Mississippi University for Women accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 100% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mississippi University for Women overview