Universities in Mississippi — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Mississippi. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.olemiss.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.msstate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.usm.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.jsums.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.millsaps.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.belhaven.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi
Official Website: https://www.mc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Mississippi. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026