Mississippi Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of public Mississippi colleges is 21 which is same as last year.

University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University have the highest ACT score of 25 among 8 Mississippi colleges that consider ACT score for admission. University of Southern Mississippi ranked third with 24 ACT score.

Of those 8 Mississippi colleges, 2 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 3 schools' scores are same as last year.

The table below shows the 8 Mississippi colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $14,222 and graduate tuition & fees is $14,400 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Mississippi Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 86.81%, and the average SAT score is 1,022, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Mississippi Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
	School Name	ACT Score	SAT Score	Acceptance Rate	Yield	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees	Total Population	Graduation Rate	Students to Faculty Ratio
1 -	University of Mississippi University, MSPublic, 4-year	25 -	1,090	96.58%	18.53%	$28,600 ($9,772)	26,449	72.00%	18 to 1
1 -	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MSPublic, 4-year	25 -	1,210	77.64%	19.84%	$27,637 ($10,202)	23,150	67.00%	16 to 1
3 -	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MSPublic, 4-year	24 2	-	99.12%	24.98%	$11,998 ($9,998)	13,170	49.00%	18 to 1
4 1	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MSPublic, 4-year	21 1	-	90.31%	34.59%	$8,492 ($8,492)	2,193	47.00%	10 to 1
5 1	Delta State University Cleveland, MSPublic, 4-year	20 1	1,050	100.00%	17.63%	$8,605 ($8,605)	2,654	48.00%	12 to 1
6 1	Jackson State University Jackson, MSPublic, 4-year	18 -	920	93.15%	6.62%	$11,965 ($8,965)	6,326	51.00%	14 to 1
7 2	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MSPublic, 4-year	16 4	840	45.33%	20.60%	$8,785 ($8,785)	2,995	57.00%	16 to 1
8 -	Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MSPublic, 4-year	15 1	-	92.38%	32.26%	$7,692 ($7,692)	2,205	27.00%	13 to 1
	Average	21	1,022	86.81%	21.88%	$14,222 ($9,064)	9,893	52.25%	15 to 1

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