HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Mississippi
The strongest colleges and universities in Mississippi, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Mississippi | University, MS | 97% | 1,184 | $13,314 | 72% | 21,473 |
| 2 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | 78% | 1,219 | $17,595 | 67% | 18,397 |
| 3 | Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | 29% | 1,090 | $27,712 | 59% | 2,518 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | 43% | 1,181 | $26,034 | 57% | 549 |
| 5 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | 93% | 965 | $23,836 | 51% | 4,600 |
| 6 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | 99% | 1,190 | $21,708 | 49% | 10,075 |
| 7 | Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | 50% | 1,124 | $15,676 | 49% | 1,471 |
| 8 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | 92% | 870 | $9,686 | 27% | 1,439 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.