Colleges in Mississippi
15 colleges in Mississippi, largest first. The most selective are Mississippi Christian University, Millsaps College, Alcorn State University. The lowest average net prices are at Mississippi University for Women ($11,452), Mississippi Valley State University ($11,844), Delta State University ($12,677).
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of MississippiUniversity | 97% | 1000–1200 | $13,752 | 70% |
| Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State | 78% | 1100–1350 | $18,781 | 69% |
| University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg | 99% | — | $21,172 | 54% |
| Jackson State UniversityJackson | 93% | 820–1070 | $34,119 | 43% |
| Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton | 29% | — | $21,034 | 64% |
| Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State | 45% | 670–998 | $14,791 | 49% |
| William Carey UniversityHattiesburg | 60% | 1040–1290 | $13,507 | 57% |
| Delta State UniversityCleveland | 100% | 925–1210 | $12,677 | 49% |
| Mississippi University for WomenColumbus | 90% | — | $11,452 | 53% |
| Belhaven UniversityJackson | 50% | 1010–1298 | $18,078 | 61% |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena | 92% | — | $11,844 | 23% |
| Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo | 60% | — | $20,702 | 58% |
| Millsaps CollegeJackson | 43% | 1025–1150 | $25,728 | 58% |
| Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain | 89% | — | $26,306 | 42% |
| Rust CollegeHolly Springs | 49% | — | $13,314 | 11% |
Net price is what students receiving federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships. Public colleges usually charge Mississippi residents less tuition. Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.