2024 Best Colleges in Mississippi

• University , MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  2,224 reviews

Freshman: The University of Mississippi, also called Ole Miss, has been an amazing experience for me so far. I've only been in the university for about two months, and in that short period of time, I've been able to do many things. I especially love the very high quality of the professors. They've exceeded every single one of my expectations, and I really enjoy attending their classes! I've also had a really great experience with the International Student & Scholar Services; they're staff has worked hard to ensure that I get everything I need as an international student. The campus is really beautiful, and everything seems to blend in pretty well. There's also a great sports scene if you're into that! Of course, there are some things that could use some work, such as the quality of housing and the variety of food options offered on campus. However, the positives far outweight the negatives, and I feel very satisfied with my experience as of now. I totally recommend attending this university!... Read 2,224 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $13,528

• SAT range 1020-1230

• Hattiesburg, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  343 reviews

Sophomore: I love William Carey University. I have been to three different colleges and can honestly say that there is a difference in the professors and faculty. They love to see their students succeed and cater to our needs quickly. The traditions campus is beautiful and offers multiple commodities like study rooms, library, and a student lounge. The professors are amazing and down to earth. Very willing to help their students and are quick with their responses. I am a BSN RN nursing major and I cannot stress how helpful the class size is compared to a larger university. The small class size encourages students to build relationships with not only our professors, but also other students within our major. Amazing campus!... Read 343 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 57%

• Net price $11,676

• SAT range 980-1320

• Mississippi State, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  2,231 reviews

Freshman: MSU is a friendly, welcoming, and supportive college. Everyone here is willing to help and always available to answer any questions. Students here feel like family and make college life enjoyable! There are so many social events and activities that make college fun and exciting. The campus itself is very beautiful and well maintained. I enjoy sitting outside and relaxing under a shade tree. There’s so many places to study that are quiet and peaceful. The dorms are some of the best I’ve seen. They are very spacious and come equipped with a refrigerator, bed, dresser, and a desk. There is plenty of closet space along with storage under the bed for your extra belongings. There are kitchens and laundry rooms available to make living on campus more convenient. There are many great restaurants on campus like Panda Express, Pizza Hut, Subway, and Chick-Fil-A just to mention a few, not to forget the cafeteria. The food here is really good. The surrounding area has plenty of shopping as well.... Read 2,231 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $16,175

• SAT range 1030-1280

• Clinton, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  612 reviews

Junior: My college experience here at Mississippi College has been a rollercoaster of growth. My first step onto campus was delightful, and I knew I belonged in an atmosphere like the one Mississippi College offers. God-fearing welcomes you and eventually, it becomes a sort of natural response. Mississippi College is founded on honesty with others and yourself! You will become accustomed to this beautiful way of life and feel transformed on behalf of God and the universities mission. I believe Mississippi College is a choice that would be hard to regret. The teachers put God forth every moment and encourage the students attending to do the same. Academically there's no place like such. Education never ceases to become better and improve on the things that may have been an academic stressor to the students prior. The town is beautiful and safe. There are endless opportunities to find yourself.... Read 612 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 49%

• Net price $18,667

• SAT range 1140-1260

• Hattiesburg, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  1,820 reviews

Senior: There are many things I love about southern miss! My personal favorite is the setup of campus - I'm a very directionally challenged individual, and even I could navigate the campus after a short time. The campus offers a variety of places to eat, study, and participate in extracurricular events. My favorite places are the Payne recreation center and the Cook Library. Of course, there are some downsides. I disliked the credit hour cap each semester - why can I take 19 credit hours but not 20? Why do intercession courses count toward the full session? While that has yet (and, hopefully, never will) affected my degree progress, I have had several friends and classmates who took a long time to graduate because they were only allowed to take up to 6 classes a semester. Overall, Southern Miss is an eclectic, affordable, and enjoyable university! I'm grateful for my time here!... Read 1,820 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 96%

• Net price $13,651

• SAT range 940-1190

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  236 reviews

Sophomore: Millsaps is a great place to go to school! People can complain about lots of things, but you can do that for any institution no matter where you go to school. The community and social life is wonderful, it’s really easy to make friends and be liked. It is a fun place to go to school everyday, and Millsaps has a beautiful campus to accompany that. To be realistic, the biggest struggles Millsaps faces is the Jackson area, and the campus infrastructure. However, I have heard that in terms of the infrastructure, many issues should be resolved and renovated soon! I would highly recommend at least touring Millsaps, because I never imagined that I would go here, but after touring and hanging out with the people there, I love it!... Read 236 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $23,839

• SAT range 1140-1290

• Columbus, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  345 reviews

Freshman: An excellent school! Great professors, student body, and very nice environment! Building on its long tradition of excellence in liberal arts and professional education, as well as its historic focus on academic and leadership development for women, Mississippi University for Women will continue to be a university that prepares both women and men for successful lives by providing a high-quality education in a personalized learning environment.... Read 345 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $12,309

• SAT range 850-1180

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  466 reviews

Sophomore: Belhaven University has one of the most unique communities that I have ever seen on a college campus. The professors care about their students and strive to know their students personally so that they are able to support them in their studies. The student body is equally wonderful if you decide to dive into it. Students are excited about getting to know and serve those around them. As a Christian school, many of the students are of the same religion and continue to do their best to show others the love of Christ. I have grown not only in my knowledge of my degree fields but also in my relationship with God and as a person. I cannot imagine going to another school. Belhaven University has become my second home and is more than I ever knew I could pray for.... Read 466 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 64%

• Net price $18,269

• SAT range 980-1260

• Alcorn State, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  732 reviews

Senior: My experience at Alcorn so far has been nothing short of a crazy rollercoaster ride. I have been blessed enough to be apart of the women’s soccer program for my first two years here. I am now apart of Alcorn cheerleading team. I am currently the social media chair for our senior class cabinet. Also I’m a Cargill thrive scholar on campus. I like that I was able to be involved in many different groups on campus. And meet different people and learn about different cultures within the organizations. I would like to see a change with putting the students needs first. Like I said I have been apart of many organizations on campus, and in all of them there was one common thing. They asked for more support from the school to have things that a PWI or any other university would have. For example when I was on the soccer team none of the teams except football and basketball had proper locker rooms. As apart of SGA now we barely have support from Alcorn to host a welcome event.... Read 732 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 39%

• Net price $14,595

• SAT range 830-960

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  1,393 reviews

Junior: I am a transfer from a community college where I am continuing my education at Jackson State University where I am currently majoring in Communicative Sciences Health and Disorders. I have enjoyed my time so far, the teachers and staff within my major are very productive, punctual, helpful, and direct. They hold their students on a high pedestal to ensure that their students receive the best education to represent Jackson State University. Also, it is great being surrounded by people who can relate to me in many ways!... Read 1,393 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 62%

• Net price $15,477

• SAT range 940-980

• Cleveland, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  415 reviews

Alum: My first year at Delta State was the year the school changed from being a college to a full fledged university. My experience there was outstanding. The courses that were included in my degree program have served me well. I use lessons I learned from those classes everyday in my profession. I really appreciated the number of electives offered and the vast variety available. It gave me the opportunity to check out other departments and graduate with a couple of minor degrees as well as my major. The professors were great. They cared about their students. Not only did they care about us in the classroom - whether we grasped the materials, but also as a person. One of my professors changed a tire for me one day. I made a lot of lifelong friends at Delta State. While there were a few thousand students attending, that feeling of community was ever present. I will always have an appreciation for the education (academic and life) I received at Delta State University.... Read 415 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $14,092

• SAT range 950-1190

• Blue Mountain, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  175 reviews

Freshman: I love how small the college is. Every professor knows each student by their name and is determined to ensure their success. For example, my history professor after every test and quiz makes sure to ask each student how they think they did. Not only that but it is hard not to feel at home here when everyone treats you like family whether that be classmates, teammates, roommates, professors, or even the cafeteria staff.... Read 175 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $14,987

• SAT range 1040-1160

• Tougaloo, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  261 reviews

Senior: During my matriculation at Tougaloo College, I have gotten the opportunity to learn from and work with some amazing teachers. I have gained a lot of knowledge being a student here at the prestigious Tougaloo College. Attending Tougaloo College was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The family-oriented school brings me so much joy; I admire being surrounded by students who have the most driven actions and work ethics. This lovely institution has molded me into the person I am today and has prepared me for my future career.... Read 261 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 56%

• Net price $8,037

• SAT range 790-1090

• Itta Bena, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.44 out of 5  347 reviews

Senior: I love the engineering department of valley and how even though its a male dominated industry they encourage their female students to be just as or even better than their male coworkers. I also love how they have many organizations such as LSMAMP, WIST, and NSBE to help us gain networking connections, mentors, and internships. Valley overall encourages all its students for success and is to always strive for better.... Read 347 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $10,320

• SAT range —

• Holly Springs, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.18 out of 5  199 reviews

Junior: Rust college is the way it is because of the students. They make the school, I would love to see change in the faulty as far as being on the same page as athletics (as I am an athlete). And over giving the students who make the school a better experience. Throughout the 2 years I’ve been at rust, we have been going through the same issues since day one. Loosing our paper work, not being professional, outdated professors, pot holes, messed up ceilings and pipes which has caused us many housing issues with the students and etc. I just want to see my underdog school win!! And to move forward a whole. And as always #gobearcats... Read 199 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 38%

• Net price $7,927

• SAT range 630-800

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: I absolutely have loved my experience with the University of Mississippi Medical center. Since this teaching hospital is the only major trauma facility in the state, the possibilities are endless. I have been able to experience firsthand what it is like to work in the medical field, and I would not change a thing. All of our professors, teachers in clinical settings, and even my fellow students have been the most helpful in achieving my career goals. With a heavy workload, we have been prepared for our career outside of school, which I am positive will pay off. I look forward to furthering my education in Health Related Sciences and looking forward to graduating and starting this next chapter of my life.... Read 47 reviews

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• Acceptance rate —

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• Laurel, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  30 reviews

Sophomore: I feel very safe on campus. It is a small campus but all staff is very helpful. The school doesn’t take Federal Loans so it is expensive and I’m struggling to find ways to pay. My parents are both teachers and the school is working with us to try to find ways to pay. It is worth the struggle and I will do what is necessary to stay there.... Read 30 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,774

• SAT range —

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  17 reviews

Freshman: The online schooling was something new and different for me but it has been nothing less then an amazing experience.... Read 17 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $21,580

• SAT range —

• Hattiesburg, MS•

• 4 Year (Online)

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate —

• Net price —

• SAT range —