Best colleges in Mississippi

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- Location: Jackson, MS
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Net price: $15,477
- SAT range: 940-980
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Jackson State University
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- Location: Alcorn State, MS
- Acceptance rate: 39%
- Net price: $14,595
- SAT range: 830-960
- Niche grade:  B+
#9. Alcorn State University
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- Location: Jackson, MS
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $18,269
- SAT range: 980-1260
- Niche grade:  B+
#8. Belhaven University
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- Location: Columbus, MS
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Net price: $12,309
- SAT range: 850-1180
- Niche grade:  B+
#7. Mississippi University for Women
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- Location: Jackson, MS
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $23,839
- SAT range: 1140-1290
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. Millsaps College
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- Location: Hattiesburg, MS
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $13,651
- SAT range: 940-1190
- Niche grade:  A-
#5. University of Southern Mississippi
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- Location: Clinton, MS
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Net price: $18,667
- SAT range: 1140-1260
- Niche grade:  A-
#4. Mississippi College
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- Location: Mississippi State, MS
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $16,175
- SAT range: 1030-1280
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. Mississippi State University
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- Location: Hattiesburg, MS
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $11,676
- SAT range: 980-1320
- Niche grade:  A
#2. William Carey University
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- Location: University , MS
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $13,528
- SAT range: 1020-1230
- Niche grade:  A

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Mississippi
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