Southwest Mississippi Community College

If you are planning on applying to SMCC, the regular decision application deadline is August 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

SMCC Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of SMCC's admissions stats.

Southwest Mississippi Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southwest Mississippi Community College.

Considering Applying Early to SMCC?

SMCC does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Southwest Mississippi Community College

For more information on transferring to Southwest Mississippi Community College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to SMCC

SMCC has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does SMCC Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong. What does SMCC consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with SMCC for more information on admission factors.

SMCC 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to SMCC, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with SMCC's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into SMCC?

SMCC has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

SMCC looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

SMCC has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for SMCC?

What is a Good ACT Score for SMCC?

To be most competitive at SMCC, you should strive to earn between 15 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for SMCC's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for SMCC students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Southwest Mississippi Community College

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in SMCC during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

SMCC Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to SMCC?

❌ Students who are admitted to SMCC must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does SMCC accept transfer credits?

✅ SMCC accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. SMCC accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Do I have to submit test scores to SMCC?

❌ No, SMCC is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at SMCC?

❌ SMCC does not offer early decision.

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