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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 25–48 of 52 schools

MDC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,978
Retention
55%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingAdministrative Assistant and Secretarial Science +41
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SMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,758
Retention
69%
Programs
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +18
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CCC
Public

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS

Admission
Open
Students
1,633
Retention
78%
Programs
74
CampusOnlineHybrid
Child Care Provider/AssistantGeneral StudiesCosmetology +71
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TC
Private nonprofit

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

Students
1,301
Retention
83%
Programs
28
Awards 2024-25
125
CampusOnlineHybrid
EconomicsPsychology, GeneralBiology +25
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SU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
983
Programs
21
Awards 2024-25
159
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationEducational Administration and Supervision, Other +18
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BMC
Private nonprofit
Students
968
Retention
68%
Programs
32
Awards 2024-25
185
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingBusiness Administration and ManagementExercise Science and Kinesiology +29
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MC
Private nonprofit

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

Students
593
Retention
58%
Programs
47
Awards 2024-25
183
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementAccounting +44
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RC
Private nonprofit

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

Students
467
Retention
84%
Programs
27
Awards 2024-25
52
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementComputer Science +24
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BCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
200
Retention
13%
Programs
8
CampusHybrid
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMedical/Clinical AssistantCosmetology +5
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WBS
Private nonprofit

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Ridgeland, MS

Students
170
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
23
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryChristian StudiesReligious Education +2
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CCC
Private for-profit
Students
115
Retention
80%
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
280
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantDental Assisting/AssistantPhlebotomy Technician +2
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TSH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
98
Retention
55%
Programs
3
Campus
BarberingCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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SBC
Private nonprofit
Students
93
Retention
65%
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
29
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementGeneral StudiesBible
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CAC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
90
Retention
67%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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CBC
Private for-profit

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, MS

Admission
Open
Students
73
Retention
82%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristBarbering +1
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VBC
Private for-profit

Vaughn Beauty College

Aberdeen, MS

Admission
Open
Students
63
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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KSH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
58
Retention
100%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
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CNK
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
31
Retention
100%
Programs
1
Campus
Barbering
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UCS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
29
Retention
67%
Programs
4
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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