2023 Top Public Universities in Mississippi

• University , MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  2,175 reviews

Freshman: University of Mississippi is in a great location with a beautiful campus! The size of the school is not too big or small. The student population has people from a wide variety of places. There are plenty of ways to get involved at the university. Students have the ability to find just the right classes that they need. The only thing I would warn incoming students about is the big focus on greek life at the University of Mississippi. Some people really enjoy it, while others could think is a little too much. On the other hand, I do not have any negative things to say about the university as a whole.... Read 2,175 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 88%

• Net price $13,540

• SAT range 1010-1230

• Mississippi State, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  2,175 reviews

Sophomore: As someone who was really worried about starting a new life in college after high school ended, I can assure anyone and everyone who's considering attending Mississippi State that this place makes you feel at home. From the freshman navigators that get assigned to you to help you through your first year to the generally welcoming atmosphere of the entire campus itself, State went above and beyond what I ever could have hoped for so that I could feel like I belonged in this new chapter of my life that I was starting. In addition to the hospitality and warmth that I felt from the student body, the entire staff at MSU cared and continues to care about each and every student's success. Mississippi State is my home now, and I sincerely hope that each and every student that steps on campus next will feel this way, too. Good luck, and Hail State!... Read 2,175 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $16,402

• SAT range 1050-1270

• Hattiesburg, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  1,785 reviews

Junior: I love the University of Southern Mississippi! It has great affordability, understanding professors, a compressed campus size, and lots of great vendors on campus. The research and extracurricular opportunities are also vast, allowing ambitious students to squeeze the most out of their time here.... Read 1,785 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 96%

• Net price $14,794

• SAT range 940-1190

• Columbus, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  343 reviews

Freshman: My first year at the W was amazing! They have some of the best professors, who are willing to help you. They also have many different programs . They have a great library with many different resources I used it a lot this semester. Not to mention the amazing advisor they have which is good to have in college. They build a lot for their program but not as much for the students who live on campus. Their dorms on the south side of campus where freshman and sophomore’s live are horrible. They’re extremely old and some rooms even have mold. They are also over priced. For old dorms like that it should be less than 1,200 to live in them . They are also not kept up well. Another thing they don’t have enough scholarships for upperclassmen. Most of their scholarships are for transferring students and upcoming freshman. Which I think is unfair to the students who have been attending their. But overall I think it’s a great school education wise, with a great community everyone is so nice.... Read 343 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $13,023

• SAT range 990-1300

• Alcorn State, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  718 reviews

Alum: I loved my experience at Alcorn. It is a very small, historically Black agricultural university in the middle of nowhere but that's what makes it so unique. I think there are only about 4,000 students so you can imagine that the class size was small and that it was a family atmosphere where the professors really cared about you. The social/greek life was also popping but we definitely were scholars first! I highly recommend, 10/10. (FYI I also matriculated on a full scholarship and was fully employed in my field 3 months after graduation so I may be a bit biased).... Read 718 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 38%

• Net price $17,938

• SAT range 800-960

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  1,348 reviews

Senior: I like the fact that Jackson State University understands the working adult. The online degree programs are great! The professors are willing to work with students who work full-time and have families to care for. Every time I have gone to a professor for help with selecting classes, removing classes from my schedule due to lack of funding, etc., they have assisted in a timely manner. I have gone to a couple of my professors to write me a recommendation for a couple of scholarships and they were happy to and I won those scholarships with their help.... Read 1,348 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $14,915

• SAT range 890-1050

• Cleveland, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  401 reviews

Junior: All of the teachers really seem to care about their students, and they take the time to get to know all of their students. The teacher to student ratio is really low, so class sizes are relatively small. As for student life, they have quite a few selections of greek life, clubs, and honor societies to choose from! There is always something going on campus. From a movie night to dinners hosted by clubs, there's always something to do! Campus size is small, so getting to classes quickly isn't hard at all; as a matter of fact, I walk to all of my classes and can get from one side of campus to the other within 10 minutes. Downtown is also within walking distance! (If I had to estimate, I would say it takes around 15-20 minutes to walk downtown) It's also quite affordable, and my financial aid almost completely covers the cost of attendance. All in all, I would absolutely recommend Delta State University.... Read 401 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $14,299

• SAT range 920-1240

• Itta Bena, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  344 reviews

Sophomore: What I liked about Mississippi Valley State University is that it was home away from home. When I first became a delta devil, I was shy, didn’t know anyone, didn’t even really know my way around campus but everyone on campus was so nice and helpful that the shy me forgot that I was even shy in the first place. I wouldn’t change anything about Valley, the campus itself is perfect just the way it is. The bond that you grow with the teachers are amazing. They treat you like family when you’re not even related. Being a student is really a tremendous experience. Valley offer so many student activities that can really bring you out your shell. Help with course work or even personal problems are always payed attention to when you need it. There is always events on campus that help with getting everyone on campus to interact with each other. There is never a dull moment when you a delta devil. To MVSU : continue to be the awesome and amazing University that you are, we appreciate you so much.... Read 344 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $11,064

• SAT range —

• Jackson, MS•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  46 reviews

Graduate Student: Great university with support every step of the way! Instructors are caring and want all students to succeed.... Read 46 reviews

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• Hattiesburg, MS•

• 4 Year

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