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Colleges and universities in Mississippi
Mississippi is home to 53 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 168,336 students in total.
Of these, 25 are public and 28 private. The largest by enrollment include University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, and USM. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 53% and the median average net price is $13,488.
Institutions
53
indexed
Combined enrollment
168,336
students
Median grad rate
53%
reporting
Median net price
$13,488
reporting
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Unlimited Cosmetology School
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Grad rate
54%
Admit rate
—
Enrollment
29
Net price
$18,963
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Private (for-profit)
Upper Kutz Barber & Style College
Greenville, Mississippi
Grad rate
91%
Admit rate
—
Enrollment
17
Net price
$22,664
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Private (for-profit)
Vaughn Beauty College
Aberdeen, Mississippi
Grad rate
44%
Admit rate
—
Enrollment
63
Net price
$8,752
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Private
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Grad rate
—
Admit rate
57.1%
Enrollment
170
Net price
—
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Doctoral/ProfessionalPrivate
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Grad rate
60%
Admit rate
58.0%
Enrollment
5,321
Net price
$17,052
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Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in Mississippi?
- Mississippi has 53 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 168,336 students.
- What are the largest universities in Mississippi?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Mississippi are University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, USM, Hinds Community College, and MGCCC.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in Mississippi?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 53%, and the median average net price is $13,488. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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