Mississippi: Colleges & Universities

Colleges & Universities in Mississippi

Public Universities, Community Colleges, and Private Institutions

Mississippi offers a broad range of higher-education opportunities, including public four-year universities, public two-year community colleges, private colleges and universities, and specialized graduate and health-science institutions.

This guide brings together Mississippi's major colleges and universities in one convenient reference, including their locations and official websites.

It is designed for high school students, families, college applicants, transfer students, adult learners, and anyone researching higher-education opportunities in Mississippi.

🎓 Mississippi Higher-Education at a Glance

8

Public Universities

Four-Year Institutions

15

Community Colleges

Public Two-Year

10

Private Institutions

Independent & Religious

1

Academic Health Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center

33+

Main Institutions

Included in this Guide

🏛️ Public Four-Year Universities — 8

Mississippi's Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) consists of eight public universities across the state. These institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, professional, and research programs.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Alcorn State University	1000 ASU Drive, Lorman, MS 39096	alcorn.edu
2	Delta State University	1003 West Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS 38733	deltastate.edu
3	Jackson State University	1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217	jsums.edu
4	Mississippi State University	75 B.S. Hood Road, Mississippi State, MS 39762	msstate.edu
5	Mississippi University for Women	1100 College Street MUW-1627, Columbus, MS 39701	muw.edu
6	Mississippi Valley State University	14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941	mvsu.edu
7	University of Mississippi	University, MS 38677	olemiss.edu
8	University of Southern Mississippi	118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406	usm.edu

🏥 University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is the state's academic health science center and is part of the University of Mississippi/IHL system.

Address: 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Official Website: umc.edu

🏫 Public Community Colleges — 15

Mississippi has 15 public community colleges. These institutions provide associate degrees, workforce training, career and technical education, and transfer pathways to four-year universities.

#	College	Address	Official Website
1	Coahoma Community College	3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, MS 38614	coahomacc.edu
2	Copiah-Lincoln Community College	1000 Brookhaven Street, Wesson, MS 39191	colin.edu
3	East Central Community College	275 West Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327	eccc.edu
4	East Mississippi Community College	1512 Kemper Street, Scooba, MS 39358	eastms.edu
5	Hinds Community College	505 East Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154	hindscc.edu
6	Holmes Community College	1 Hill Street, Goodman, MS 39079	holmescc.edu
7	Itawamba Community College	602 East Hill Street, Fulton, MS 38843	iccms.edu
8	Jones College	900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437	jcjc.edu
9	Meridian Community College	910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307	meridiancc.edu
10	Mississippi Delta Community College	289 Cherry Street, Moorhead, MS 38761	msdelta.edu
11	Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College	51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS 39573	mgccc.edu
12	Northeast Mississippi Community College	101 Cunningham Boulevard, Booneville, MS 38829	nemcc.edu
13	Northwest Mississippi Community College	4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668	northwestms.edu
14	Pearl River Community College	101 Highway 11 North, Poplarville, MS 39470	prcc.edu
15	Southwest Mississippi Community College	1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666	smcc.edu

🏢 Private Colleges & Universities — 10

Mississippi's private higher-education sector includes independent, faith-based, undergraduate, graduate, and theological institutions. The list below focuses on private degree-granting institutions identified by Mississippi's official higher-education sources.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Belhaven University	1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202	belhaven.edu
2	Blue Mountain Christian University	201 Walker Drive, Blue Mountain, MS 38610	bmc.edu
3	Millsaps College	1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210	millsaps.edu
4	Mississippi College	200 South Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39056	mc.edu
5	Reformed Theological Seminary	5422 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39209	rts.edu
6	Rust College	150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635	rustcollege.edu
7	Southeastern Baptist College	4229 Old Highway 11, Laurel, MS 39443	southeasternbaptist.edu
8	Tougaloo College	500 West County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS 39174	tougaloo.edu
9	Wesley Biblical Seminary	1585 Old Mannsdale Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157	wbs.edu
10	William Carey University	710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401	wmcarey.edu

📌 Why Mississippi's Community Colleges Matter

Mississippi's 15 public community colleges provide affordable pathways to associate degrees, career and technical education, workforce credentials, and transfer opportunities to four-year universities. The Mississippi Community College Board coordinates the statewide system.

📚 Sources / References

1. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL)
Official information about Mississippi's eight public universities.
https://www.mississippi.edu/about

2. Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation (MCCA)
Official state approval information for colleges and universities operating in Mississippi.
https://www.mississippi.edu/mississippi-commission-college-accreditation

3. Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation — Approved Colleges and Universities
Official approved-institution list used for the private and public degree-granting institution review.
2025–2026 Approved Colleges & Universities

4. Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB)
Official statewide coordinating board for Mississippi's 15 public community colleges.
https://www.mccb.edu

5. Mississippi Community College Directory
Official directory of Mississippi's community colleges.
https://www.mccb.edu/colleges

6. Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities
Official directory covering independent, state-supported, and other Mississippi higher-education institutions.
Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities Directory

7. Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)
Mississippi's official public listing of colleges, universities, and community colleges.
Mississippi Colleges & Universities

Last reviewed: August 2026

Mississippi Higher-Education Guide
Public Universities • Community Colleges • Private Institutions • Academic Health Sciences