The University of Mississippi is a prominent R-1 doctoral research institution that offers opportunities to conduct valuable research in a collegial environment. Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.

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Nonresident applicants who meet the Mississippi criteria are evaluated for admission based on the following:

standardized test score (ACT or SAT—both are acceptable);
core grade point average (GPA);
availability of seats in the incoming class; and
rigor of high school curriculum.
Successful candidates are encouraged to apply early, as admission is granted on a rolling basis until the university reaches capacity. It is suggested that candidates apply no later than April 1 of their senior year, for best consideration.

Students entering in the 2023-2024 academic year who are unable to access an ACT or SAT exam may be admitted without a standardized test score. Students who complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA will be evaluated for admission.*

*Although we are not requiring a standardized test score for admission for the 2023-2024 academic year, ACT/SAT scores are still very important for scholarships, some aid programs and for academic placement.

Minimum Test Scores
Reading and English: Students whose ACT subtest score in reading and/or English is less than 17 (or old SAT verbal score is less than 400 or less than 470 on the new SAT) are required to enroll in an appropriate developmental course during the first semester of enrollment and to remain in the course until receiving a passing grade or until passing the placement exam administered by the Department of Developmental Studies.

Mathematics: Additionally, students whose ACT subtest score in mathematics is less than 19 (or old SAT mathematics score is less than 450 or less than 510 on the new SAT) are required to enroll in an appropriate developmental course during the first semester of enrollment and to remain in the course until receiving a passing grade or until passing the placement exam administered by the Department of Developmental Studies.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a score of 6.5 or higher on the academic module.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a score of 80 or higher on the iBT; or 550 or higher on the paper-based test; or 213 on the computer-based test.