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How to Get Into Mississippi College

Clinton, MS · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Mississippi College Admissions Statistics

29%
Acceptance Rate
19-25
ACT (mid 50%)
2,518
Undergrads
59%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Mississippi College

Understand what 29% really means

At Mississippi College's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 19-25 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Scores are required here, so plan your testing calendar early enough to retake once.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Mississippi College fits.

Mississippi College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $40
Test scores Required
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Mississippi College Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $41,214
Tuition & fees $23,500
Room & board (on campus) $16,120
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $27,712

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $25,984
$30-48k $25,743
$48-75k $27,601
$75-110k $29,083
$110k+ $29,757
30%
Students receiving Pell Grants
35%
Students taking federal loans
78%
Freshman retention rate
14:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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