Mississippi Colleges by Acceptance Rate Ranges

How hard is it to get into in Mississippi Colleges?

For 17 Mississippi Colleges having competitive admission policies, the average acceptance rate is 72.43%. The average tuition & fees of the schools is $16,968 and the average SAT score is 1059.

The following table shows the number of Mississippi colleges by acceptance rate and school type.

Mississippi Colleges by Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate Range	Total	Public	Private
Lower than 10%
10% - 20%
20% - 30%
30% - 40%
40% - 50%
50% - 60%
60% - 70%
Higher than 70%

Mississippi Colleges Admission Comparison Table

Mississippi Colleges Comparison with Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
School Name	Acceptance Rate	Applicants	Admitted	Enrolled	SAT Score	Tuition & Fees
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS	45.33%	6,532	2,961	610	840	$8,785 ($8,785)
Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS	49.75%	2,637	1,312	243	1154	$30,250
Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS	88.95%	181	161	91	-	$20,180
Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS	100.00%	1,231	1,231	217	1050	$8,605 ($8,605)
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS	93.15%	15,487	14,426	955	920	$11,965 ($8,965)
Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS	43.12%	2,340	1,009	179	1060	$44,680
University of MississippiUniversity, MS	96.58%	33,363	32,223	5,972	1090	$28,600 ($9,772)
Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS	90.31%	557	503	174	-	$8,492 ($8,492)
Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS	92.38%	1,141	1,054	340	-	$7,692 ($7,692)
Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton, MS	29.11%	2,212	644	586	-	$23,500
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	77.64%	23,346	18,125	3,596	1210	$27,637 ($10,202)
Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS	48.67%	3,807	1,853	119	-	$13,265
Southeastern Baptist CollegeLaurel, MS	100.00%	35	35	21	-	$7,425
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS	99.12%	7,048	6,986	1,745	-	$11,998 ($9,998)
Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS	59.85%	2,334	1,397	143	-	$12,407
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS	57.14%	7	4	1	-	$7,500
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS	60.29%	841	507	245	1150	$15,480
Average	72.43%	6,065	4,967	896	1,059	$16,968 ($12,300)

Most Searched Mississippi Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Mississippi Public, 4-year | University
Mississippi State University Public, 4-year | Mississippi State
Rust College Private, 4-year | Holly Springs
Mississippi Valley State University Public, 4-year | Itta Bena
Mississippi University for Women Public, 4-year | Columbus
Holmes Community College Public, 2-4 year | Goodman
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Private, Less than 2-year | Pearl
Alcorn State University Public, 4-year | Alcorn State
Jackson State University Public, 4-year | Jackson
Mississippi Christian University Private, 4-year | Clinton

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Graduate

Jackson State University Public, 4-year | Jackson
Mississippi Valley State University Public, 4-year | Itta Bena
Millsaps College Private, 4-year | Jackson
Tougaloo College Private, 4-year | Tougaloo
Northwest Mississippi Community College Public, 2-4 year | Senatobia
Holmes Community College Public, 2-4 year | Goodman
The Academy of Hair Design Six Private, Less than 2-year | Hattiesburg
Mississippi University for Women Public, 4-year | Columbus
Strayer University-Mississippi Private, 4-year | Jackson
Delta Beauty College Private, 2-4 year | Greenville

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Online Schools

Mississippi Valley State University Public, 4-year | Itta Bena
Mississippi State University Public, 4-year | Mississippi State
Northwest Mississippi Community College Public, 2-4 year | Senatobia
Jackson State University Public, 4-year | Jackson
Holmes Community College Public, 2-4 year | Goodman
The Academy of Hair Design Six Private, Less than 2-year | Hattiesburg
Mississippi University for Women Public, 4-year | Columbus
Strayer University-Mississippi Private, 4-year | Jackson
Delta Beauty College Private, 2-4 year | Greenville
William Carey University Private, 4-year | Hattiesburg

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Trade Schools

Institute of Health & Technology Private, Less than 2-year | Hattiesburg
Northwest Mississippi Community College Public, 2-4 year | Senatobia
Holmes Community College Public, 2-4 year | Goodman
The Academy of Hair Design Six Private, Less than 2-year | Hattiesburg
Mississippi University for Women Public, 4-year | Columbus
Strayer University-Mississippi Private, 4-year | Jackson
Delta Beauty College Private, 2-4 year | Greenville
William Carey University Private, 4-year | Hattiesburg
Alcorn State University Public, 4-year | Alcorn State
Rust College Private, 4-year | Holly Springs

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