The 2025 average ACT score of 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 12 Mississippi colleges that consider ACT score for admission. Millsaps College ranked third with 24 ACT score.
Of those 12 Mississippi colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 4 schools' scores decreased. 4 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 10 Mississippi colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $21,121 and graduate tuition & fees is $15,438 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Mississippi Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 73.91%, and the average SAT score is 1,091, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| 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 | Millsaps College Jackson, MSPrivate, 4-year | 24 | 1,060 | 43.12% | 17.74% | $44,680 | 593 | 57.00% | 9 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 |
| 5 2 | Belhaven University Jackson, MSPrivate, 4-year | 22 2 | 1,154 | 49.75% | 18.52% | $30,250 | 4,213 | 49.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 2 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MSPrivate, 4-year | 22 - | 1,150 | 60.29% | 48.32% | $15,480 | 5,321 | 60.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 7 - | 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 |
| 7 4 | Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MSPrivate, 4-year | 21 1 | - | 29.11% | 90.99% | $23,500 | 4,164 | 59.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 9 3 | 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 |
| 10 - | Jackson State University Jackson, MSPublic, 4-year | 18 - | 920 | 93.15% | 6.62% | $11,965 ($8,965) | 6,326 | 51.00% | 14 to 1 |
| Average | 22 | 1,091 | 73.91% | 29.78% | $21,121 ($9,339) | 8,823 | 55.90% | 14 to 1 |