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Mississippi Best Colleges

Mississippi Best Colleges
Mississippi State University ranked first, followed by University of Southern Mississippi and University of Mississippi in Mississippi Best Colleges. (The ranking data is provided by College Evaluator.) Only 3 schools are private and the other 7 schools are public colleges in Mississippi Best Colleges. The average tuition & fees of Mississippi Best Colleges is $7,764 for Mississippi residents and $16,957 for out-of-state students and the average acceptance rate is 74.90%.
Of these Mississippi Best Colleges, 8 schools offer Doctorate degree, 10 schools offer Master' degree, 10 schools offer Bachelor's degree, and 2 schools offer Associate degree programs. Millsaps College has the highest tuition & fees with $39,910 and Mississippi University for Women has the lowest tuition & fees with $6,940 among Mississippi Best Colleges. Mississippi College is the tightest school to admit with 38% acceptance rate and University of Southern Mississippi has the highest (easiest to get in) acceptance rate (98%). University of Mississippi is the largest school with total 23,136 students and Millsaps College is the smallest school with 859 students.
You can compare the schools at Mississippi Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.
School Overview Comparison Table

#1. Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University Campus, Mississippi State, FL

#1. Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Mississippi State, FL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Mississippi State University is $8,650 for Florida residents and $23,250 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,883 and student to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,200 and the average ACT scores is 76 at Mississippi State University.

#2. University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi Campus, Hattiesburg, FL

#2. University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Hattiesburg, FL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Southern Mississippi is $8,624 for Florida residents and $10,624 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,478 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 66 and the average ACT scores is 65 at University of Southern Mississippi.

#3. University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi Campus, University, FL

#3. University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi is a Public, 4 or more years school located in University, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Mississippi is $8,660 for Florida residents and $24,614 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,136 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,160 and the average ACT scores is 76 at University of Mississippi.

#4. William Carey University

William Carey University Campus, Hattiesburg, FL

#4. William Carey University

William Carey University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Hattiesburg, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at William Carey University is $12,600. The school has a total enrollment of 4,839 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,040 and the average ACT scores is 73 at William Carey University.

#5. Millsaps College

Millsaps College Campus, Jackson, FL

#5. Millsaps College

Millsaps College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Jackson, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Millsaps College is $39,910. The school has a total enrollment of 859 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,170 and the average ACT scores is 75 at Millsaps College.

#6. Mississippi College

Mississippi College Campus, Clinton, FL

#6. Mississippi College

Mississippi College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Clinton, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Mississippi College is $18,026. The school has a total enrollment of 5,036 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,133 and the average ACT scores is 75 at Mississippi College.

#7. Delta State University

Delta State University Campus, Cleveland, FL

#7. Delta State University

Delta State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Cleveland, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Delta State University is $6,859 for Florida residents and $7,246 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,785 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,070 and the average ACT scores is 63 at Delta State University.

#8. Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University Campus, Alcorn State, FL

#8. Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Alcorn State, FL. Alcorn State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Alcorn State University is $6,888 for Florida residents and $7,084 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,716 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 980 and the average ACT scores is 56 at Alcorn State University.

#9. Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women Campus, Columbus, FL

#9. Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Columbus, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Mississippi University for Women is $6,614 for Florida residents and $6,940 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,789 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,095 and the average ACT scores is 62 at Mississippi University for Women.

#10. Jackson State University

Jackson State University Campus, Jackson, FL

#10. Jackson State University

Jackson State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Jackson, FL. Jackson State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Jackson State University is $8,051 for Florida residents and $19,279 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 8,558 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 959 and the average ACT scores is 58 at Jackson State University.
RankSchool NameLocationDegree OfferedTuition & Fees Average Financial AidAcceptance RatePopulationGraduation Rate Student to Faculty Ratio
1Mississippi State University Public, 4 or more years Mississippi State, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $23,250 ($8,650) $9,274 57% 21,883 58% 20 to 1
2University of Southern Mississippi Public, 4 or more years Hattiesburg, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $10,624 ($8,624) $7,458 98% 14,478 47% 17 to 1
3University of Mississippi Public, 4 or more years University, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $24,614 ($8,660) $10,260 88% 23,136 60% 18 to 1
4William Carey University Private, 4 or more years Hattiesburg, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $12,600 $5,880 68% 4,839 57% 14 to 1
5Millsaps College Private, 4 or more years Jackson, FL Master's, Bachelor's $39,910 $28,479 59% 859 67% 9 to 1
6Mississippi College Private, 4 or more years Clinton, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $18,026 $12,400 38% 5,036 59% 14 to 1
7Delta State University Public, 4 or more years Cleveland, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $7,246 ($6,859) $6,351 85% 3,785 40% 13 to 1
8Alcorn State University Public, 4 or more years Alcorn State, FL Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $7,084 ($6,888) $11,041 89% 3,716 33% 18 to 1
9Mississippi University for Women Public, 4 or more years Columbus, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $6,940 ($6,614) $7,284 98% 2,789 44% 14 to 1
10Jackson State University Public, 4 or more years Jackson, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $19,279 ($8,051) $7,788 69% 8,558 34% 17 to 1
You can compare the schools at Mississippi Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.

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