2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Millsaps College	141782	43.12	1,080 – 1,300	26739	46137	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $141,782 11.7% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
2	Rust College	85583	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $85,583 40.5% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
3	Tougaloo College	44901	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Endowment per Student $44,901 14.7% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
4	Mississippi College	32667	49.28	1,010 – 1,210	21135	42011	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more Endowment per Student $32,667 12.2% Acceptance Rate 49.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
5	Blue Mountain Christian University	25444	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Endowment per Student $25,444 14.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
6	William Carey University	10237	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $10,237 31.6% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
7	Belhaven University	2350	53.25	980 – 1,150	22145	38987	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi Belhaven University Jackson, MS Located in Jackson, Belhaven University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 38% of students at Belhaven University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $2,350 24.4% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,145 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,987

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS

$141,782 11.7%

43.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,739

$46,137

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS

$85,583 40.5%

34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS

$44,901 14.7%

7.2%

880 – 1,090

$12,158

$25,777

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS

$32,667 12.2%

49.3%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,135

$42,011

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS

$25,444 14.5%

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS

$10,237 31.6%

58.0%

1,080 – 1,310

$17,192

$37,639

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Mississippi

Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS

$2,350 24.4%

53.3%

980 – 1,150

$22,145

$38,987

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Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

$141,782
11.7%

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

$85,583
40.5%

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

$44,901
14.7%

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

$32,667
12.2%

Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS

$25,444
14.5%

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

$10,237
31.6%

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

$2,350
24.4%