Mississippi Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in Mississippi

There are 23 public colleges and universities in Mississippi enrolling 141,661 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Mississippi state residency.  Mississippi is home to popular public schools like Mississippi State University and University of Mississippi.


23 results

Mississippi State University
M
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,657enrollment
  • $16,480net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1410SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Mississippi
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University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 24,043enrollment
  • $14,946net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,564enrollment
  • $19,892net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,894enrollment
  • $13,155net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 850-998SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

University of Southern Mississippi
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Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,110enrollment
  • $14,050net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

East Mississippi Community College
E
Scooba, MS
 

East Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,642enrollment
  • $4,876net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Delta State University
D
Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,716enrollment
  • $13,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Jones County Junior College
J
Ellisville, MS
 

Jones County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,305enrollment
  • $8,982net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,196enrollment
  • $12,304net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Hinds Community College
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HBCU
Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,332enrollment
  • $3,644net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

Northwest Mississippi Community College
N
Senatobia, MS
 

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,520enrollment
  • $7,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

Itawamba Community College
I
Fulton, MS
 

Itawamba Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,937enrollment
  • $5,644net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Mississippi University for Women
M
Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,227enrollment
  • $12,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Meridian Community College
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Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $7,352net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Northeast Mississippi Community College
N
Booneville, MS
 

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,338enrollment
  • $8,794net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Pearl River Community College
P
Poplarville, MS
 

Pearl River Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,620enrollment
  • $5,019net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
M
Perkinston, MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,091enrollment
  • $6,638net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Holmes Community College
H
Goodman, MS
 

Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,959enrollment
  • $7,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA