55 accredited colleges and universities in Mississippi, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Mississippi State, MS · Public
University, MS · Public
Jackson, MS · Private Non-Profit
Clinton, MS · Private Non-Profit
Hattiesburg, MS · Private Non-Profit
Jackson, MS · Public
Senatobia, MS · Public
Decatur, MS · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Clarksdale, MS · Public
Summit, MS · Public
Moorhead, MS · Public
Wesson, MS · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Clinton, MS · Private Non-Profit
Jackson, MS · Private Non-Profit
Alcorn State, MS · Public
Holly Springs, MS · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
University, MS · Public
Mississippi State, MS · Public
Hattiesburg, MS · Public
Raymond, MS · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Mississippi.
6 HBCUs serving students in Mississippi.
Clarksdale, MS · Public
Alcorn State, MS · Public
Tougaloo, MS · Private Non-Profit
Holly Springs, MS · Private Non-Profit
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Mississippi is home to 55 accredited colleges and universities, including 28 public, 9 private non-profit, and 18 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale is the most affordable, with a net price of -$274.
Mississippi College in Clinton is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 29%.
University of Mississippi in University is the largest, enrolling 21,473 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $9,100, and average out-of-state tuition is $11,241. The graduate workforce earns a median $33,929 ten years after entry.
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