Mississippi Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between Mississippi Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Mississippi Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of Mississippi University, MSPublic, 4-year 25
-		1,09096.58%18.53%$28,600
($9,772)		26,44972.00%18 to 1
1
-		Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MSPublic, 4-year 25
-		1,21077.64%19.84%$27,637
($10,202)		23,15067.00%16 to 1
3
-		University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MSPublic, 4-year 24
2		-99.12%24.98%$11,998
($9,998)		13,17049.00%18 to 1
4
1		Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MSPublic, 4-year 21
1		-90.31%34.59%$8,492
($8,492)		2,19347.00%10 to 1
5
1		Delta State University Cleveland, MSPublic, 4-year 20
1		1,050100.00%17.63%$8,605
($8,605)		2,65448.00%12 to 1
6
1		Jackson State University Jackson, MSPublic, 4-year 18
-		92093.15%6.62%$11,965
($8,965)		6,32651.00%14 to 1
7
2		Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MSPublic, 4-year 16
4		84045.33%20.60%$8,785
($8,785)		2,99557.00%16 to 1
8
-		Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MSPublic, 4-year 15
1		-92.38%32.26%$7,692
($7,692)		2,20527.00%13 to 1
Average211,02286.81%21.88%$14,222
($9,064)		9,89352.25%15 to 1