Universities in Mississippi

Mississippi has a number of private and public colleges and universities. The University of Mississippi is the largest university in the state.

Mississippi is home to some of the best universities in the world. University of Mississippi, State University, Delta State University, University of Southern Mississippi, Tougaloo College, Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University are some of the major universities in the state public and private universities in the state.

The most notable institutions of higher learning are:

University of Mississippi: Also known as Ole Miss, the University of Mississippi is a public, coeducational research university. It is located in Oxford, Mississippi and is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the state. The university was founded in 1848. With a total enrollment of 20,822, it is the largest university in the State of Mississippi. Engineering, liberal arts, applied sciences, accounts, law, pharmacy, journalism, and medicine are the major academic programs offered. Daniel W. Jones is the chancellor of the university.

Mississippi State University: Located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States, Mississippi State University is a land-grant university. The Carnegie Foundation classified it as a "comprehensive doctoral research university with very high research activity." It is the second-largest university in the state with an enrollment of 20,424. The academic staff consists of 1,359 members. It was established by the Mississippi Legislature on February 28, 1878. The major courses offered by the institution include life sciences, agriculture, architecture, engineering, accounts, and veterinary medicine. The president of the university is Dr. Mark E. Keenum.

Belhaven University: Founded by Dr. Lewis Fitzhugh in 1883, the Belhaven University is located in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a private Christian liberal arts university with the mission of preparing "students academically and spiritually to serve Jesus Christ in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas." The institution offers programs in Christian ministry, medicine, dentistry, law, nursing, and medical technology. it has an enrollment of 2,330 annually supported by a staff of forty-nine members. Roger Parrott is the president.