Colleges in Mississippi

Mississippi is home to 35 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

35 total in Mississippi

University of Mississippi

University, MS
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$25,776
ACT
ACT 21–29

University of Mississippi is a public 4-year institution in University, MS. Enrollment: ~21,473 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,776/year.

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$24,790
ACT
ACT 21–29

Mississippi State University is a public 4-year institution in Mississippi State, MS. Enrollment: ~18,397 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,790/year.

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS
NCAA D1
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$11,094
ACT
ACT 20–29

University of Southern Mississippi is a public 4-year institution in Hattiesburg, MS. Enrollment: ~10,075 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,094/year.

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$8,270
ACT
ACT 15–20

Jackson State University is a public 4-year institution in Jackson, MS. Enrollment: ~4,600 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $8,270/year.

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS
NCAA D2
Admit
29% admit
Tuition
$18,900
ACT
ACT 19–25

Mississippi College is a private 4-year institution in Clinton, MS. Enrollment: ~2,518 students. Admissions are selective (29% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,900/year.

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
45% admit
Tuition
$7,566
ACT
ACT 15–19

Alcorn State University is a public 4-year institution in Alcorn State, MS. Enrollment: ~2,363 students. Admissions are accessible (45% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,566/year.

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS
Very Safe
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$13,050
ACT
ACT 19–25

William Carey University is a private 4-year institution in Hattiesburg, MS. Enrollment: ~2,201 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,050/year.

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS
NCAA D2
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$8,190
ACT
ACT 17–23

Delta State University is a public 4-year institution in Cleveland, MS. Enrollment: ~1,620 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $8,190/year.

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$7,656
ACT
ACT 17–24

Mississippi University for Women is a public 4-year institution in Columbus, MS. Enrollment: ~1,605 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,656/year.

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS
NCAA D3
Admit
50% admit
Tuition
$27,450
ACT
ACT 19–24

Belhaven University is a private 4-year institution in Jackson, MS. Enrollment: ~1,471 students. Admissions are accessible (50% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,450/year.

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$7,394
ACT
ACT 13–17

Mississippi Valley State University is a public 4-year institution in Itta Bena, MS. Enrollment: ~1,439 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,394/year.

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS
HBCU
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$10,904
ACT

Tougaloo College is a private 4-year institution in Tougaloo, MS. Enrollment: ~639 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,904/year.

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS
NCAA D3
Admit
43% admit
Tuition
$40,140
ACT
ACT 21–28

Millsaps College is a private 4-year institution in Jackson, MS. Enrollment: ~549 students. Admissions are accessible (43% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,140/year.

Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS
Very Safe
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$17,380
ACT
ACT 19–24

Blue Mountain Christian University is a private 4-year institution in Blue Mountain, MS. Enrollment: ~498 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,380/year.

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS
HBCU
Admit
49% admit
Tuition
$9,900
ACT

Rust College is a private 4-year institution in Holly Springs, MS. Enrollment: ~467 students. Admissions are accessible (49% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $9,900/year.

Southeastern Baptist College

Laurel, MS
Very Safe
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$6,500
ACT
ACT 5–7

Southeastern Baptist College is a private 4-year institution in Laurel, MS. Enrollment: ~93 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $6,500/year.

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Ridgeland, MS
Very Safe
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$11,000
ACT

Wesley Biblical Seminary is a private 4-year institution in Ridgeland, MS. Enrollment: ~24 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,000/year.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS
Admit
Tuition
$6,600
ACT

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public 2-year institution in Perkinston, MS. Out-of-state tuition: $6,600/year.

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, MS
Admit
Tuition
$6,930
ACT

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public 2-year institution in Booneville, MS. Out-of-state tuition: $6,930/year.

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS
Admit
Tuition
$3,200
ACT

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public 2-year institution in Senatobia, MS. Out-of-state tuition: $3,200/year.

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS
Admit
Tuition
$4,250
ACT

Pearl River Community College is a public 2-year institution in Poplarville, MS. Out-of-state tuition: $4,250/year.

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS
Admit
Tuition
$5,680
ACT

Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public 2-year institution in Summit, MS. Out-of-state tuition: $5,680/year.

Traxlers School of Hair

Jackson, MS
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Traxlers School of Hair is a 4-year institution in Jackson, MS.

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS
Admit
Tuition
$4,960
ACT

East Central Community College is a public 2-year institution in Decatur, MS. Out-of-state tuition: $4,960/year.

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