Mississippi University for Women Admissions

Mississippi University for Women has open admission with a 99.11% acceptance rate. Nearly every applicant who meets basic requirements gets in. The average ACT score of 20 falls below the national average of 21, indicating the school welcomes students across the academic spectrum. This historic institution transformed from a women-only college founded in 1884 to a coeducational university in 1982. The school seeks students who value small class sizes with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and want to be part of a close-knit community where 81% of students come from Mississippi. With women comprising 80.85% of enrollment, it attracts students who appreciate the university's legacy of helping women in higher education.