Mississippi University for Women Acceptance Rate
Columbus, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 553
- Admitted
- 553
- Yield
- 28.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 553 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mississippi University for Women's acceptance rate has risen from 93.6% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 720 to 553 (-23%) over that period.
Its 100% rate makes Mississippi University for Women more selective than about 0% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Mississippi University for Women has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 28.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 720 | 674 | 93.6% | 243 |
| 2015–16 | 671 | 645 | 96.1% | 246 |
| 2016–17 | 750 | 741 | 98.8% | 290 |
| 2017–18 | 708 | 694 | 98% | 217 |
| 2018–19 | 585 | 572 | 97.8% | 189 |
| 2019–20 | 535 | 517 | 96.6% | 175 |
| 2020–21 | 516 | 511 | 99% | 190 |
| 2021–22 | 422 | 419 | 99.3% | 171 |
| 2022–23 | 450 | 446 | 99.1% | 125 |
| 2023–24 | 553 | 553 | 100% | 159 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 450 | 450 | 100% |
| Men | 103 | 103 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 94% |
How Mississippi University for compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mississippi University for Women's acceptance rate?
Mississippi University for Women's acceptance rate is 100% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (553 admitted of 553 applicants).
Is Mississippi University for Women test optional?
Mississippi University for Women is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mississippi University for Women?
Mississippi University for Women received 553 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 553.
Is Mississippi University for Women getting harder to get into?
Mississippi University for Women has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.6% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.muw.edu/.