Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Mississippi
36 degree-granting colleges and universities in Mississippi that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges36
- Public2511 private
- Four-year1818 two-year
- Online programs31Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Mississippi: Business Administration (28), Nursing (23), Accounting (23), Biology (22), Criminal Justice (21), Elementary Education (20).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Belhaven University | Jackson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Gulfport | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | Blue Mountain | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | Jackson | Public | Four-year | No |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Concorde Career College-Southaven | Southaven | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Delta State University | Cleveland | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| East Central Community College | Decatur | Public | Two-year | No |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Hinds Community College | Raymond | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Itawamba Community College | Fulton | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Jackson State University | Jackson | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Jones County Junior College | Ellisville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Millsaps College | Jackson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Mississippi College | Clinton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Mississippi Community College Board | Jackson | Public | Two-year | No |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Mississippi University for Women | Columbus | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Pearl River Community College | Poplarville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Rust College | Holly Springs | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southeastern Baptist College | Laurel | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Tougaloo College | Tougaloo | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Mississippi | University | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | Ridgeland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| William Carey University | Hattiesburg | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Mississippi: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Mississippi?
Mississippi has 36 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Mississippi?
25 public, 9 private nonprofit and 2 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Mississippi?
18 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Coahoma Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College, Hinds Community College, and Holmes Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Mississippi?
18 four-year colleges and universities, and 16 schools in Mississippi offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Mississippi offer online programs?
31 colleges in Mississippi reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most colleges?
Jackson (5), Hattiesburg (2), Alcorn State (1), Gulfport (1), and Blue Mountain (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Mississippi?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Mississippi are Business Administration (28 schools), Nursing (23 schools), Accounting (23 schools), Biology (22 schools), Criminal Justice (21 schools), and Elementary Education (20 schools).
How do I find a college in Mississippi that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Mississippi and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Mississippi colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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