Adults returning to college and other "non-traditional" students comprise the majority of all degree-seekers in the USA. College Factual’s Mississippi Ranking of the Best Colleges For Returning Adults was designed to specifically address the unique concerns of students who fall outside the "norm" of first-time, full-time degree seekers under the age of 24.
Mississippi State University tops our Mississippi list of the Best Colleges For Returning Adults. Mississippi State charges tuition and fees of $20,900 ($7,780 for Mississippi residents) . The college has an acceptance rate of 65.2%. The average 2016 SAT score for those admitted is 1,180. The average salary for recent graduates is $66,000.
The total ranking includes 12 colleges. Within the complete list tuition and fees ranges from $6,418 to $23,016 (in-state from $6,065 to $23,016). Acceptance rates range from 50.8% to 99.2%, estimated average 2016 SAT scores range from 1,000 to 1,190 and average salaries of graduates range from $51,000 to $72,000.
| Rank | University/College | Location | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, Mississippi | $7,780 / $20,900 |
| 2 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, Mississippi | $6,065 / $16,634 |
| 3 | Mississippi College | Clinton, Mississippi | $16,740 |
| 4 | University of Mississippi Main Campus | University, Mississippi | $7,744 / $22,012 |
| 5 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | $11,700 |
| 6 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | $7,659 / $16,529 |
| 7 | Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain, Mississippi | $11,212 |
| 8 | Jackson State University | Jackson, Mississippi | $7,261 / $17,614 |
| 9 | Belhaven University | Jackson, Mississippi | $23,016 |
| 10 | Delta State University | Cleveland, Mississippi | $6,418 |
A non-traditional student could be a working adult going back to school, a parent, or another student who needs to take part-time classes due to other responsibilities. Our Rankings for Returning Adults were developed based on the premise that these students are looking for flexible learning options, as well as high-quality outcomes for graduates. Thus our rankings emphasize colleges that offer the ability to take online courses and other factors that are important to older students. Within the mix, you’ll find traditional schools that offer online programs, as well as accredited online colleges that provide the best outcomes for students. Read our full Best Colleges For Returning Adults Methodology for more information.
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