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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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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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