Mississippi Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

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.

Comparison between Mississippi Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Mississippi 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	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

Mississippi Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

Comparison between Mississippi Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores