The Best College Towns In Mississippi For 2024

Believe it or not, America has the best colleges in the world. It's been proven by data (and surveys) that the U.S. educational system is of the highest quality

It's actually not even close and Mississippi is home to a handful of them.

While we could debate which colleges within Mississippi are the 'best,' that's not the goal of this post.

Instead, ride along with us as we determine which college towns in Mississippi are the best.

You know, the type of places where there's energy and stimulation, but the type of place you can walk around at night. The happiest, chillest, most downright fun places where you can send your kids off to college where you won't break the bank, or worry about their well being.

While some of these may not seem like a 'real' college town per se, when you look at the numbers, it's hard to argue against.

And for those who live in Cleveland, Hattiesburg and Columbus - we tip our hats to you and we'll schedule a tour for next week. You can see where Cleveland ranks in terms of the best college town in America.

Even though there are only 5 cities on our list, you need to remember there are another 362 places in Mississippi that don't even have a college. One might say you gotta be in it in to win it.

Read on to find out more or for more on Mississippi check out:

• Best Places To Live In Mississippi
• Best Counties To Live In Mississippi
• Cheapest Places To Live In Mississippi

The 10 Best College Towns In Mississippi For 2024

1. Cleveland, MS

Colleges: Delta State University

2. Hattiesburg, MS

Colleges: University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University, Antonelli College-Hattiesburg

3. Columbus, MS

Colleges: Mississippi University for Women

4. Clinton, MS

Colleges: Mississippi College, Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology

5. Jackson, MS

Colleges: Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College

There You Have It -- The Best College Towns In The Mississippi

If you're looking for the best college towns in Mississippi, you came to the right place.

The best college towns in Mississippi are Cleveland, Hattiesburg, Columbus, Clinton, and Jackson.

These places all have great college sports programs, tons of stuff to do, and are great places to raise a family.

For more reading, check out:

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