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Colleges and universities in Mississippi

Mississippi has 52 colleges and universities in our directory (23 public, 10 private nonprofit, 19 for-profit). Together they enroll about 168,336 students. 32 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Jackson (7), Hattiesburg (4), Clinton (2), Gulfport (2), Laurel (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 52 schools

UM
Public

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Students
26,449
Retention
87%
Programs
148
Awards 2024-25
6,185
CampusOnlineHybrid
AccountingDigital Communication and Media/MultimediaBusiness/Commerce +145
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MSU
Public

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Students
23,150
Retention
83%
Programs
120
Awards 2024-25
5,860
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyPsychology, General +117
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USM
Public
Students
13,170
Retention
72%
Programs
109
Awards 2024-25
3,977
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralLibrary and Information Science +106
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,859
Retention
58%
Programs
67
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorWelding Technology +64
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MGC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,694
Retention
62%
Programs
97
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesRegistered NursingGeneral Studies +94
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NMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,867
Retention
68%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +66
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JSU
Public
Students
6,326
Retention
62%
Programs
70
Awards 2024-25
1,339
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkBusiness Administration and ManagementMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +67
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PRC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,011
Retention
65%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +38
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WCU
Private nonprofit

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

Students
5,321
Retention
78%
Programs
67
Awards 2024-25
1,288
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational Leadership and AdministrationOsteopathic MedicineRegistered Nursing +64
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ICC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,139
Retention
74%
Programs
73
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherBusiness/Commerce +70
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,039
Retention
56%
Programs
92
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness/CommerceGeneral Studies +89
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JCJ
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,753
Retention
56%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesElectricianTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +34
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BU
Private nonprofit

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Students
4,213
Retention
68%
Programs
57
Awards 2024-25
1,283
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementInformation TechnologyEducation, General +54
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MCU
Private nonprofit
Students
4,164
Retention
78%
Programs
109
Awards 2024-25
1,104
CampusOnlineHybrid
LawRegistered NursingBiomedical Sciences +106
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EMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,841
Retention
66%
Programs
75
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyElectrician +72
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NMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,442
Retention
68%
Programs
29
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +26
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ASU
Public

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Students
2,995
Retention
77%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
589
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyRegistered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences +34
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CCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,932
Retention
73%
Programs
61
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBiologyPre-Nursing Studies +58
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ECC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,785
Retention
60%
Programs
28
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherRegistered NursingElectrician +25
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,780
Retention
66%
Programs
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherRegistered NursingTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +37
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DSU
Public

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Students
2,654
Retention
67%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
850
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching +46
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DTC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,307
Retention
66%
Programs
10
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +7
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MVS
Public
Students
2,205
Retention
70%
Programs
28
Awards 2024-25
236
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementBusiness Administration and Management +25
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MUW
Public
Students
2,193
Retention
67%
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
713
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementSpeech-Language Pathology/Pathologist +31
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