Guide to Mississippi Colleges & Universities
Are you in Mississippi searching for the right college or university? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Mississippi cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see a list of Mississippi colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide provides detailed information about colleges and universities, including student type, program completion and online availability. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Mississippi's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Mississippi have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 37,844 that were offered by Mississippi's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Sponsored
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Mississippi
There are at least 11 schools offering degrees in Mississippi, and 11 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 13,377 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 6,844 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 4,893 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Mississippi. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Belhaven University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Belhaven University. In 2022, 947 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 476 bachelor's degrees, and 31 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,632
Completions By Degree
1,474
Est. Online Degree Availability
84%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wesley Biblical Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wesley Biblical Seminary. In 2022, 20 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
20
Completions By Degree
24
Est. Online Degree Availability
83%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi College. In 2022, 628 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 622 master's degrees, and 124 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,244
Completions By Degree
1,374
Est. Online Degree Availability
47%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rust College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Rust College. In 2022, 122 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
768
Completions By Degree
125
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Millsaps College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Millsaps College. In 2022, 182 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 25 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
635
Completions By Degree
207
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-Mississippi is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Strayer University-Mississippi. In 2022, 26 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 13 associate degrees, 11 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
406
Completions By Degree
50
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeastern Baptist College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Southeastern Baptist College. In 2022, 13 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 1 bachelor's degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
86
Completions By Degree
14
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
William Carey University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at William Carey University. In 2022, 638 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 607 bachelor's degrees, and 206 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,960
Completions By Degree
1,451
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Blue Mountain Christian University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Blue Mountain Christian University. In 2022, 154 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 17 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
619
Completions By Degree
171
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tougaloo College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tougaloo College. In 2022, 114 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
563
Completions By Degree
134
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Mississippi
There are 8 four-year public colleges located in Mississippi. About 57,128 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 19,741 degrees were completed at public colleges in Mississippi. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Mississippi is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Mississippi. In 2022, 4,027 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,072 master's degrees, and 702 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
15,994
Completions By Degree
5,801
Est. Online Degree Availability
16%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi State University. In 2022, 4,373 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,087 master's degrees, and 267 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,451
Completions By Degree
5,727
Est. Online Degree Availability
48%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi University for Women is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi University for Women. In 2022, 747 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 35 associate degrees, 134 master's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,834
Completions By Degree
928
Est. Online Degree Availability
65%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Delta State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Delta State University. In 2022, 474 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 385 master's degrees, and 13 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,716
Completions By Degree
872
Est. Online Degree Availability
51%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi Valley State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi Valley State University. In 2022, 212 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 99 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,316
Completions By Degree
311
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jackson State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Jackson State University. In 2022, 1,078 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 555 master's degrees, and 58 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,742
Completions By Degree
1,691
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Southern Mississippi is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Southern Mississippi. In 2022, 2,630 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 796 master's degrees, and 202 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,597
Completions By Degree
3,628
Est. Online Degree Availability
49%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alcorn State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alcorn State University. In 2022, 608 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 23 associate degrees, 145 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,478
Completions By Degree
783
Est. Online Degree Availability
21%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Mississippi
There are 15 community colleges in Mississippi where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 50,454 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Mississippi, and about 13,079 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pearl River Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,195
Completions By Degree
1,043
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwest Mississippi Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,468
Completions By Degree
370
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,007
Completions By Degree
639
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Holmes Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,978
Completions By Degree
1,128
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Mississippi Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,767
Completions By Degree
661
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Meridian Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,356
Completions By Degree
448
Est. Online Degree Availability
49%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
East Central Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,654
Completions By Degree
426
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hinds Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,674
Completions By Degree
2,270
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jones County Junior College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,491
Completions By Degree
702
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
East Mississippi Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,565
Completions By Degree
684
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,633
Completions By Degree
2,144
Est. Online Degree Availability
70%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Coahoma Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,308
Completions By Degree
250
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi Delta Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,574
Completions By Degree
306
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Itawamba Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,572
Completions By Degree
980
Est. Online Degree Availability
74%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Mississippi Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,212
Completions By Degree
1,028
Est. Online Degree Availability
73%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Mississippi
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Mississippi? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Mississippi's 4-year nonprofit schools is $13,195. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Mississippi is $13,515, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $3,528.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Mississippi
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Mississippi is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Mississippi here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Alcorn State University
- Belhaven University
- Blue Mountain Christian University
- Delta State University
- Jackson State University
- Millsaps College
- University of Mississippi
- Mississippi University for Women
- Mississippi Valley State University
- Mississippi College
- Mississippi State University
- Rust College
- Southeastern Baptist College
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Tougaloo College
- Wesley Biblical Seminary
- William Carey University
- Pearl River Community College
- Southwest Mississippi Community College
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College
- Holmes Community College
- Northeast Mississippi Community College
- Meridian Community College
- East Central Community College
- Hinds Community College
- Jones County Junior College
- East Mississippi Community College
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Coahoma Community College
- Mississippi Delta Community College
- Itawamba Community College
- Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Strayer University-Mississippi
Mississippi Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Mississippi? What's the Mississippi job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 1,649,975 jobs in Mississippi. From 2021-2022, job growth in Mississippi was below the national average, at 2.6%. There were 224,925 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Mississippi do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $17.12.