Best Mississippi Colleges

There are 38 colleges and universities in Mississippi enrolling 156,347 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Mississippi below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Mississippi offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Mississippi is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Mississippi and William Carey University. The highest ranked college in Mississippi is University of Mississippi and the top rated public state college is also University of Mississippi.

Local college options can be explored in Jackson or other cities.