30 cities · 34 colleges

Colleges Near Mississippi

Every city in Mississippi with at least one accredited college. Pick a city to see every college there, with verified data from the College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Explore the Colleges Near Mississippi

Mississippi's 34 colleges are spread across 30 cities. Jackson has the most, with 4 colleges, while 28 smaller cities have a single college each. Across Mississippi, the average net price works out to roughly $11,581 a year, after grants and scholarships are applied.

Where Mississippi's Colleges Are

Jackson 4
Hattiesburg 2
Alcorn State 1
Blue Mountain 1
Booneville 1
Clarksdale 1
Cleveland 1
Clinton 1
Columbus 1
Decatur 1

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Jackson 4 colleges

4 four-year colleges. Top-rated: Belhaven University. Average net price around $21,849.

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Hattiesburg 2 colleges

2 four-year colleges. Top-rated: William Carey University. Average net price around $17,983.

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Alcorn State 1 college

1 four-year college. Top-rated: Alcorn State University. Average net price around $13,265.

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Blue Mountain 1 college

1 four-year college. Top-rated: Blue Mountain Christian University. Average net price around $24,016.

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Booneville 1 college

1 two-year college. Top-rated: Northeast Mississippi Community College. Average net price around $8,343.

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Clarksdale 1 college

1 two-year college. Top-rated: Coahoma Community College. Average net price around $-274.

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Cleveland 1 college

1 four-year college. Top-rated: Delta State University. Average net price around $13,540.

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Clinton 1 college

1 four-year college. Top-rated: Mississippi Christian University. Average net price around $27,712.

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Columbus 1 college

1 four-year college. Top-rated: Mississippi University for Women. Average net price around $12,411.

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More Cities in Mississippi

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Other Nearby States

Neighbouring states worth a look — useful if you're weighing options across state lines, considering in-state vs out-of-state tuition, or just exploring the wider region.

Alabama

Alabama

59 colleges
Arkansas

Arkansas

51 colleges
Louisiana

Louisiana

56 colleges
Tennessee

Tennessee

96 colleges

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