3.9 to 1 Competition Rate with 5,908 Applicants for 1,516 Positions

National Mokpo University (President Song Ha-cheol) announced on the 18th that the 2024 academic year early admission application period held from the 11th to the 15th received 5,908 applicants for 1,516 recruitment spots, resulting in a competition rate of 3.9 to 1, the highest among four-year comprehensive universities in the Jeonnam region.


Looking at the application status by major screening types, △ General Academic Screening recruited 859 students with 3,212 applicants (3.74:1) △ Regional Talent Screening (Academic) recruited 102 students with 631 applicants (6.19:1) △ Comprehensive General Screening recruited 257 students with 1,004 applicants (3.91:1) △ Regional Talent Screening (Comprehensive) recruited 112 students with 618 applicants (5.52:1).


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The highest competition rate by recruitment unit was in the Student Record Comprehensive Regional Talent Screening, where the Department of Pharmacy recruited 4 students and received 131 applicants, recording the highest competition rate of 32.75 to 1.


President Song Ha-cheol of Mokpo University stated, “Despite unfavorable external conditions such as the decline in the school-age population, this early admission result reflects the university’s innovation achieved through a demand-centered academic structure reform, as well as the university’s will to grow with the region as a student welfare-enhancing and culture and arts-centered university.” He added, “We will continue to strive to grow as a university representing the region and advancing globally.”



Meanwhile, successful candidates for the early admission will be announced on December 15th through the university’s website. Detailed competition rates by recruitment unit and screening schedules can be directly checked on the Mokpo University admissions website.


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