Lens covers 6 four-year colleges in Mississippi, 5 public and 1 private. They range from Rust College (467 undergraduates) to University of Mississippi (21,473). Acceptance rates run from 45% to 99%, and 4 of the 6 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 6 four-year colleges in Mississippi
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State | 2,363 | 45% | $8,785 |
| Jackson State University | Jackson | 4,600 | 93% | $8,965 in-state · $11,965 out-of-state |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | 18,397 | 78% | $10,202 in-state · $27,637 out-of-state |
| Rust College | Holly Springs | 467 | 49% | $13,265 |
| University of Mississippi | University | 21,473 | 97% | $9,772 in-state · $28,600 out-of-state |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg | 10,075 | 99% | $9,998 in-state · $11,998 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Mississippi admit at least half of applicants? 4 of the 6: Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Mississippi? University of Mississippi is the largest, with 21,473 undergraduates, and Rust College is the smallest, with 467 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Mississippi are public? 5 of the 6 are public and 1 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.