List of colleges and universities in Mississippi.
State institutions
Four-year institutions
Alcorn State University: Alcorn State University was established in 1871. It has about 3,006 students enrolled. The acceptance rate is 36 percent. Alfred Rankins is the current president of the university. The nicknames for the university are “Alcorn A’s, Braves and Lady Braves”.Visit Site
Delta State University: Delta State University was established in 1924. The acceptance rate is 58 percent. The current president of the university is William LaForge. The university has an enrollment of about 3,324 students. Statesmen is the mascot for the university.Visit Site
Jackson State University: Jackson State University was established in 1877 by Home Mission Society (American Baptist). The acceptance rate for the college is 67.5 percent. About 9,802 students are currently enrolled in the university. The current president is Carolyn Meyers. The university mascot is “Wavee Dave”.Visit Site
Mississippi State University: Mississipi State University was established in the year 1878. Mark Keenum is the current president of the university. Approximately 20,138 students are enrolled in the university. The acceptance rate is 71 percent. The mascot for the university is “Bully the Bulldog”.Visit Site
Mississippi University for Women: Mississipi University for Women was established in 1884. The current president of the university is Dr. James Borsig. The university has an enrollment of about 2,676 students. The acceptance rate is 44 percent. Its mascot is “Ody the Owl”.Visit Site
Mississippi Valley State University: Mississipi Valley State University was established in the year 1950 by James Herbert White. William Bynum is the current president of the university. Approximately 2,301 students are currently enrolled in the university. The acceptance rate is 16 percent. The mascot for the university is Delta Devil.Visit Site
University of Mississippi: University of Mississippi was established in 1848. It has over 23,838 students enrolled. The acceptance rate is 81 percent. Rebel Black Bear is the mascot for the university.Visit Site
The University of Southern Mississippi: The University of Southern Mississipi was established in 1910. The current president of the university is Rodney Bennett. The college has an enrollment of about 14,551 students. The acceptance rate is 66.7 percent. Seymour d’Campus is the mascot for the university.Visit Site
Two-year institutions
Coahoma Community College Clarksdale: Coahoma Community College Clarksdale was established in 1924. About 2,999 students are currently enrolled in the college. The current president is Dr. Valmadge Towner. Tiger is the mascot for the university.Visit Site
Copiah Lincoln Community College: Copiah Lincoln Community College was established in the year 1915. Ronnie Nettles is the current president of the college. Approximately 3,929 students are enrolled in the college. The mascot for the college is Wolves.Visit Site
East Central Community College Decatur: East Central Community College Decatur was established in 1928. Dr. Stewart is the current president of the school. Currently, there are more than 1,800 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is the Warrior Chief. The school has an acceptance rate of 65.8%.Visit Site
East Mississippi Community College: East Mississippi Community College is a public school, established in 1927. Dr. Thomas M. Huebner, Jr., Ph.D. is the current president. It has over 450 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Lion.Visit Site
Hinds Community College Raymond: Hinds Community College Raymond is a public campus, established in 1917. Dr. Clyde Muse is the current president. It has over 32,000 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Eagles.Visit Site
Holmes Community College Goodman: Holmes Community College Goodman is a public school, established in 1911. Dr. Jim Haffey is the current president of the school. It has over 500 students enrolled and 60% acceptance rate. The school mascot is Bulldog.Visit Site
Itawamba Community College Fulton: Itawamba Community College Fulton is a public school, established in 1948. Mr. Mike Eaton is the current president of the school. Currently, there are more than 5,654 students enrolled.Visit Site
Jones County Junior College Ellisville: Jones County Junior College Ellisville is a public campus, established in 1911. Dr. Jesse Smith, Ph.D. is the current president. It has over 900 students enrolled. The school has an acceptance rate of 65%. The mascot for the school is the bobcat.Visit Site
Meridian Community College Meridian: Meridian Community College Meridian is two-year school, established in 1937. Dr. Scott Eliot is the current president of the school. It has over 3,435 students enrolled. The school mascot is Victor the Eagle.Visit Site
Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead: Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead is a public school, established in 1926. Dr. Larry Nabors is the current president of the school. It has over 3,491 students enrolled. The school mascot is Trojan warrior.Visit Site
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College MGCC is a public school, established in 1912. Dr. Mary S. Graham is the current president. It has over 10,074 students enrolled.Visit Site
Northeast Mississippi Community College: Northeast Mississippi Community College is a two- year, public school, established in1948. Ricky G. Ford is the current president. It has over 3,600 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Tigers.Visit Site
Northwest Mississippi Community College: Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two- year public school, established in 1927. Dr. Gary Lee Spears is the current president of the school. It has over 8,756 students enrolled. The school mascot is Bulldog.Visit Site
Pearl River Community College: Pearl River Community College P.R.C.C. is a public school, established in 1909 as Agricultural high school. Dr. William A. Lewis is the current president. The mascot for the school is Wildcats.Visit Site
Southwest Mississippi Community College: Southwest Mississippi Community College S.M.C.C. is a public school, established in 1908 as an agriculture college. Dr. J. Steven Bishop is the current president. It has over 653 students enrolled.Visit Site
Private institutions
Private liberal arts colleges
Blue Mountain College: Blue Mountain College is a private school, established in 1873 by Mark Perrin Lowrey. It has over 602 students enrolled. The school has an acceptance rate of 75%. The school mascot is Topper.Visit Site
Millsaps College Jackson: Millsaps College Jackson is a private school, established in 1890 by the Confederate veteran. Rob Pearigen is the current president. It has over 985 students enrolled. The school mascot is the Millsaps Major.Visit Site
Rust College Holly Springs: Rust College Holly Springs is a private school, established in 1866, affiliated with United Methodist Church. Dr. David L. Beckley is the current president. It has over 900 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Bearcats.Visit Site
Tougaloo College Tougaloo: Tougaloo College Tougaloo was established in 1869, affiliated with United Church. Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan is the current president of the school. It has over 900 students enrolled. The school has an acceptance rate of 68%.Visit Site
Private colleges and universities
Belhaven University Jackson: Belhaven University Jackson is a private school, established in 1883, affiliated with CCCU. Roger Parrott is the current president. It has over 4,245 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Belhaven Blazers.Visit Site
Millsaps College Jackson: Millsaps College Jackson was established in 1890, affiliated with United Methodist Church. Rob Pearigen is the current president. It has over 985 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Millsaps Major.Visit Site
Mississippi College Clinton: Mississippi College Clinton is a private school, established in 1826, affiliated with Mississippi Baptist. Lee Royce is the current president. It has over 5,152 students enrolled. The acceptance rate for the school is 60%.Visit Site
Mississippi College School of Law: Mississippi College School of Law is a private school, established in 1930. Wendy B. Scott is the current president. It has over 151 students enrolled. It has an acceptance rate of 83%.Visit Site
Reformed Theological Seminary: Reformed Theological Seminary RTS is a theological school, established in 1966 by Southern Presbyterian Church. Ligon Duncan is the current Chancellor and CEO. It has over 500 students enrolled.Visit Site
Southeastern Baptist College: Southeastern Baptist College is a private school, established in 1948. Dr. Medrick is the current president. Currently, there are more than 79 students enrolled.Visit Site
Wesley Biblical Seminary: Wesley Biblical Seminary was established in 1974. Dr. John E. Neihof, Jr. is the current president. Currently, there are more than 86 students enrolled.Visit Site
William Carey University: William Carey University is a private school, established in 1892, affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Convection. Dr. Tommy King is the current president. It has over 4,118 students enrolled. The mascot for the school is Crusaders. The school has an acceptance rate of 52%.Visit Site
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