University of Southern Mississippi SAT and ACT scores
Hattiesburg, MS · public college · 10,012 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as University of Southern Mississippi reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What ACT score do you need for University of Southern Mississippi?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 20 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Southern Mississippi require the SAT or ACT?
University of Southern Mississippi reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Southern Mississippi accept the CLT?
University of Southern Mississippi is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Mississippi with similar scores
- Mississippi State UniversitySAT 1100–1350
- William Carey UniversitySAT 1040–1290
- Belhaven UniversitySAT 1010–1298
- Blue Mountain Christian UniversityACT 19–24
- Mississippi CollegeACT 19–25
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Appalachian State UniversitySAT 1120–1280
- Christian Brothers UniversitySAT 1020–1380
- Concordia University-WisconsinACT 22–28
- Dordt UniversitySAT 1070–1330
- Earlham CollegeSAT 1110–1290
- Lindenwood UniversityACT 22–28
More about University of Southern Mississippi
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Southern Mississippi (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026