Mississippi

AP Credit and Placement Policy

Nearly three-quarters of all states, including Mississippi, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Mississippi does not directly provide state funding for low-income students' AP Exams. However, in accordance with Mississippi House Bill 42 (2025), state funding is available for exam costs, including fees associated with AP Exams. School districts and charter schools are eligible to receive grant funds. More information is available on the Mississippi Department of Education website. 

SAT Policies and Use by Colleges  

Nearly all colleges in this state consider SAT or ACT scores in admission for students who choose to submit them, and many also use them to award scholarships and place students in appropriate first-year courses. The following colleges in this state require a test score to be considered for admission:

• Alcorn State University
• Delta State University
• University of Southern Mississippi
• William Carey University