- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Itta Bena, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,127 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Jackson, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,270 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 850-1080

- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Cleveland, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,407 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 940-1190

- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Columbus, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,460 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 850-1180

- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Hattiesburg, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 8,413 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 940-1190

- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Alcorn State, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,966 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 850-1000

- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Mississippi State, MS
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 16,583 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1110-1410

- Niche Grade: A
- Location: University , MS
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 18,032 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1210

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.