The Best Mississippi Big Colleges
These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Mississippi as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is University of Mississippi. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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University of Mississippi
- Public 4 Year
- University, MS
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5.0 | 3 reviews
- 26,449 total enrollment
Ole Miss is a large public university known for undergraduate accountancy and business. Oxford is a classic college town built around the campus.
#1 Best Value in Mississippi
7/10 Overall Rating
- SAT Range 1000-1200
- Avg GPA 3.6
- Acceptance Rate 97%
- Net Price $15,045
Mississippi State University
- Public 4 Year
- Mississippi State, MS
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| 0 reviews
- 23,150 total enrollment
Mississippi State is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, engineering, and architecture. Starkville is a college town centered on the campus.
#3 Best Colleges in Mississippi
6/10 Overall Rating
- SAT Range 1100-1350
- Avg GPA 3.58
- Acceptance Rate 78%
- Net Price $18,478