The University of Mississippi in Oxford, commonly known as "Ole Miss," is the state's oldest institute of higher education. Founded in 1848, it now hosts 15 academic divisions and 18,000 students, with schools of accountancy, applied science, education, engineering, law, P]pharmacy and business administration.
The University of Mississippi
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
662-915 7211
olemiss.edu
Mississippi State University in Starkville is the state's largest university. Originally a land-grant school, it was founded in 1862 and includes the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Business; the College of Education; the Bagley College of Engineering; the College of Forest Resources; and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 39762
662-325-2323
msstate.edu
The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is a 100-year-old university offering 180 degrees to 17,000 students. Its five degree-granting colleges are arts & letters, education and psychology, science and technology, business and health.
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
228-865-4500
usm.edu
Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi is the official urban university of Mississippi, and focuses on public service programs. Founded in 1877, it became a university in 1974.
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Administration Tower
Jackson, MS 39217-0280
601-979-5845
jsums.edu
Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi is a private Christian college affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention. It serves 4,900 students and offers doctoral degrees in law and education.
Mississippi College
200 South Capitol Street
Clinton, MS 39058
601-925-3000
mc.edu
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi is the state's main health science center, offering degrees in medicine, nursing, dentistry and pharmacy.
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State St.
Jackson, MS 39216
601-984-1000
umc.edu
Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Millsaps is a small college, with only 1,200 students and an average class size of 15.
Millsaps College
Box 151192
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
millsaps.edu
800-352-1050
Mississippi University for Women in Columbus was the first public college for women in the United States, and is consistently ranked as one of the top Southern colleges by U.S. News and World Report.
Mississippi University for Women
1100 College Street
Columbus, MS 39701
662-329-4750
muw.edu
Delta State University in Cleveland began as a teacher's college and still focus on education, as well as offering unique programs in commercial aviation and geospatial interdisciplinary technology.
Delta State University
1003 W Sunflower Road
Cleveland, MS 38733
800-GOT-ODSU
deltastate.edu
Alcorn State University in Lorman is a land-grant university that offers a supportive environment and focuses on mentoring relationships between faculty and students.
Alcorn State University
1000 Asu Drive
Lorman, Mississippi 39096-7500
601-877-6100
alcorn.edu