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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi

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Overall diversity rankings include gender and ethnic diversity to measure the differences among students on campus. Colleges and universities with the highest diversity scores have the most ethnic, geographical and gender diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Belhaven University	1614	49.75	1,010 – 1,200	16299	38987	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Belhaven University Jackson, MS Located in Jackson, Belhaven University accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of students at Belhaven University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,614 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,987
2	Millsaps College	547	43.12	1,080 – 1,300	27737	46137	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Millsaps College Jackson, MS Millsaps College was founded in 1890 and has produced well-known actors, poets, professors, politicians, and athletes. “The Bowl” is the home of Homecoming activities, concerts, and events on campus. The college’s motto is “In pursuit of excellence” (Ad Excellentiam) and it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Undergraduates 547 Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
3	Blue Mountain Christian University	915	88.95	1,010 – 1,180	24712	35401	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 57% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Undergraduates 915 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
4	Delta State University	1876	100	930 – 1,150	14021	36265	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Delta State University Cleveland, MS Based in Cleveland, Delta State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Delta State University, there is a 66% first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,876 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,265
5	William Carey University	3052	60.29	1,020 – 1,220	15469	37639	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first......Read more Undergraduates 3,052 Acceptance Rate 60.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
6	Mississippi Valley State University	2013	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 2,013 Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
7	Jackson State University	4967	96.02	840 – 1,040	23450	30530	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and around 27% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 4,967 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
8	Rust College	470	48.67	860 – 1,030	12037	25641	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 470 Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
9	University of Mississippi	22939	97.38	1,050 – 1,300	15045	45336	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 68% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 22,939 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
10	Mississippi Christian University	2583	84.16	1,110 – 1,340	28559	42011	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi Christian University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Mississippi Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 2,583 Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
11	Mississippi State University	19093	83.63	1,080 – 1,340	18478	43487	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 84% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 19,093 Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,487
12	University of Southern Mississippi	10371	92.6	1,040 – 1,340	15095	37710	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, the University of Southern Mississippi accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 67% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 10,371 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $15,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,710
13	Tougaloo College	1286	59.85	880 – 1,090	14328	25777	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Based in Tougaloo, Tougaloo College accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 48% of students at Tougaloo College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,286 Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $14,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
14	Alcorn State University	2469	36.75	800 – 1,010	12376	27752	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 2,700 out of 7,380 applicants. 18% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Undergraduates 2,469 Acceptance Rate 36.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
15	Mississippi University for Women	1962	90.31	930 – 1,180	12487	47458	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in Mississippi Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Based in Columbus, Mississippi University for Women’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 82% of students at Mississippi University for Women will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,962 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,487 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,458

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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