Not only does Mississippi offer some of the nation's most affordable options for prospective college students, it offers some of the best schools in its entire region.
Average tuition prices at Mississippi's public and private universities hover around $6,000 and $15,000 respectively, numbers which are way lower than national averages. Furthermore, the increase of tuition is around seven percent, which is one of the lowest rates of increase in the U.S. and lower than the rate of inflation.
In addition to the economic sense of attending school in Mississippi, the state gives its students substantive support, in the way of financial aid and grants, but also through dozens of programs, initiatives, and collectives, each with the goal of getting more students into the college classroom. For example, Rise Up Mississippi will help you find a college, apply, seek out financial and state aid, and thrive once in the classroom.
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From state-run college savings plans to organizations such as Rise Up Mississippi, the reasons to earn your degree in Mississippi are manifold.
What are the Best Colleges and Universities in Mississippi?
Mississippi is a large state with an equally large amount of higher education options to choose among, from one of its many public universities to one of its small, private schools. So whether you're interested in an intimate, liberal arts education or an elite research-driven institution, you can find a school that will meet your needs and that is among the best in the state. Finding Mississippi's best colleges and universities required substantive data collection and analysis, but resulted in a definitive list of the state's best schools. We investigated the academic ranking and reputation of each school, the student retention rate, the cost of attendance, and the early annual salary of its graduates to arrive at a list of Mississippi's best colleges. Our figures and information come from the university and colleges' websites, PayScale, and nationally recognized U.S. News & World Report and The National Center for Education Statistics.
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