Total Student Population Comparison
The total student population of best schools in Mississippi is 83,478 with 50,028 female students and 33,450 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between best schools in Mississippi.
Among the best schools in Mississippi, Mississippi State University has the most enrolled students of 22,649, while Millsaps College has the least number of students of 661 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi State University | 22,649 | 10,985 | 11,664 |
| 2 | Mississippi College | 3,946 | 1,495 | 2,451 |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | 22,300 | 9,326 | 12,974 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | 661 | 364 | 297 |
| 5 | William Carey University | 5,662 | 1,841 | 3,821 |
| 6 | Delta State University | 2,556 | 942 | 1,614 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | 13,526 | 4,729 | 8,797 |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | 2,339 | 518 | 1,821 |
| 9 | Jackson State University | 6,906 | 2,307 | 4,599 |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | 2,933 | 943 | 1,990 |
| Total | 83,478 | 33,450 | 50,028 | |
Undergraduate Student Population
The total undergraduate population of best schools in Mississippi is 63,506 with 37,059 female students and 26,447 male students. The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate enrollment between best schools in Mississippi.
Among the best schools in Mississippi, Mississippi State University has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 18,305, while Millsaps College has the least number of undergraduate students of 627.
| Rank | Name | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi State University | 18,305 | 9,066 | 9,239 |
| 2 | Mississippi College | 2,396 | 1,010 | 1,386 |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | 17,302 | 7,430 | 9,872 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | 627 | 343 | 284 |
| 5 | William Carey University | 3,291 | 1,127 | 2,164 |
| 6 | Delta State University | 1,889 | 762 | 1,127 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | 10,258 | 3,617 | 6,641 |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | 2,080 | 484 | 1,596 |
| 9 | Jackson State University | 4,927 | 1,800 | 3,127 |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | 2,431 | 808 | 1,623 |
| Total | 63,506 | 26,447 | 37,059 | |
Graduate Student Population
The total graduate population of best schools in Mississippi is 19,972 with 12,969 female students and 7,003 male students. The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate enrollment between best schools in Mississippi.
Among the best schools in Mississippi, University of Mississippi has the most enrolled graduate students of 4,998, while Millsaps College has the least number of graduate students of 34.
| Rank | Name | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi State University | 4,344 | 1,919 | 2,425 |
| 2 | Mississippi College | 1,550 | 485 | 1,065 |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | 4,998 | 1,896 | 3,102 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| 5 | William Carey University | 2,371 | 714 | 1,657 |
| 6 | Delta State University | 667 | 180 | 487 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | 3,268 | 1,112 | 2,156 |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | 259 | 34 | 225 |
| 9 | Jackson State University | 1,979 | 507 | 1,472 |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | 502 | 135 | 367 |
| Total | 19,972 | 7,003 | 12,969 | |
Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment
The following table compares 2022-2023 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between best schools in Mississippi. In undergraduate programs, out of total 63,506 students, 8,386 students (13.21%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 31,120 students (49.00%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 19,972 students, 8,019 students (40.15%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 2,763 students (13.83%) have learned from at least one online course.
| Rank | Name | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Online Exclusively | Some Online Classes | Total | Online Exclusively | Some Online Classes | ||
| 1 | Mississippi State University | 18,305 | 1,826 (9.98%) |
6,027 (32.93%) | 4,344 | 1,860 (42.82%) |
367 (8.45%) |
| 2 | Mississippi College | 2,396 | 119 (4.97%) |
1,025 (42.78%) | 1,550 | 531 (34.26%) |
120 (7.74%) |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | 17,302 | 1,048 (6.06%) |
10,621 (61.39%) | 4,998 | 760 (15.21%) |
839 (16.79%) |
| 4 | Millsaps College | 627 | - | 20 (3.19%) | 34 | - | 29 (85.29%) |
| 5 | William Carey University | 3,291 | 502 (15.25%) |
1,033 (31.39%) | 2,371 | 739 (31.17%) |
481 (20.29%) |
| 6 | Delta State University | 1,889 | 215 (11.38%) |
898 (47.54%) | 667 | 561 (84.11%) |
45 (6.75%) |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | 10,258 | 2,222 (21.66%) |
6,072 (59.19%) | 3,268 | 1,732 (53.00%) |
418 (12.79%) |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | 2,080 | 665 (31.97%) |
767 (36.88%) | 259 | 161 (62.16%) |
36 (13.90%) |
| 9 | Jackson State University | 4,927 | 1,486 (30.16%) |
3,153 (63.99%) | 1,979 | 1,379 (69.68%) |
251 (12.68%) |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | 2,431 | 303 (12.46%) |
1,504 (61.87%) | 502 | 296 (58.96%) |
177 (35.26%) |
| Average | 63,506 | 8,386 (13.21%) |
31,120 (49.00%) |
19,972 | 8,019 (40.15%) |
2,763 (13.83%) | |
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