Mississippi Colleges Ranked in U.S. News 2027 Report
Several Mississippi institutions were evaluated for academic quality in the latest national rankings.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in College Applications
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U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 rankings, placing the University of Mississippi at 179th among National Universities. The list evaluated over 1,700 institutions nationwide based on 17 specific academic performance metrics.
Why it matters
These rankings provide prospective students and families with comparative data on academic quality and outcomes. The methodology places heavy emphasis on student success, with outcomes accounting for over half of each school's final score.
The University of Mississippi maintains an 18-to-1 student-faculty ratio and a 58% four-year graduation rate. Millsaps College reports a 42% acceptance rate and a 54% four-year graduation rate.
The players
University of Mississippi
This public research university, often called Ole Miss, is located in Oxford and is the state's flagship institution.
Mississippi State University
This public land-grant research university is based in Starkville.
Millsaps College
This private liberal arts college is located in Jackson.
U.S. News & World Report
This media company publishes widely referenced annual rankings of colleges and universities.
The details
The rankings highlight several state institutions, including Mississippi State University at 208th and Millsaps College at 138th among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Mississippi University for Women also secured the 48th spot in the Regional Universities South category.
Timeline
U.S. News released its 2027 college rankings in 2027.
Culture Shift
The 2027 rankings reflect an ongoing industry focus on institutional accountability and student-centric metrics. By standardizing 17 different measures, the report continues to shape how parents and students define value in higher education.
Students and families can use these rankings to compare graduation rates and student-faculty ratios when planning for post-secondary education. Understanding these institutional performance metrics can influence decisions regarding school selection and financial investment in degree programs.
The takeaway
Prospective students should look beyond numerical rankings to identify which university culture best aligns with their individual career and academic goals. Reviewing specific data like graduation rates and class sizes provides a clearer picture of potential success at any institution.
Further reading
For more information on the admission process, visit the Mississippi College Applications section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WAPT.
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