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University of Southern Mississippi admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- ACT (middle 50%): 20-29
University of Southern Mississippi admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of Southern Mississippi
Compare your GPA and scores to University of Southern Mississippi's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is University of Southern Mississippi a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Southern Mississippi's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Southern Mississippi with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into University of Southern Mississippi, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Southern Mississippi?
University of Southern Mississippi has a 99% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Southern Mississippi?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Southern Mississippi scored 20-29 on the ACT. Above 29 is strong, below 20 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Southern Mississippi a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Southern Mississippi's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.