How do Mississippi’s community colleges stack up? Niche ranked higher education institutions in Mississippi and across the country.
If you’re deciding where to go and what to major in for your career, the site considers academics, diversity, athletics, campus, party scene, and value.
See how your alma mater or favorite schools compared to other in-state community colleges and those across the country. Don’t see your top choice? Four-year and community colleges have different ranking systems. Did yours make the cut?
What was the best community college in Mississippi?
Southwest Mississippi Community College was ranked first in the state overall and the best online college in Mississippi. It is ranked as the fourth best online college in America and the fourteenth best community college in America.
Overall, the SMCC received an A-. It received high marks for value and campus life, as well as good scores for academics and diversity. Athletics and the party scene were not considered.
SMCC offers rolling admissions with a 100% acceptance rate. The net price per year is $4,253, which is less than the national average of $15,523 for colleges in the United States. Approximately 94% of students receive financial aid, and the average total aid awarded is $6,852, which is slightly lower than the national average of $47,535.
2025 Best Community Colleges in Mississippi
Here’s how Niche ranked the best colleges in Missississippi for 2025:
- Southwest Mississippi Community College.
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
- East Mississippi Community College.
- Itawamba Community College.
- Northwest Mississippi Community College.
- Hinds Community College.
- Meridian Community College.
- East Central Community College.
- Jones County Community College.
- Pearl River Community College.
- Northeast Mississippi Community College.
- Holmes Community College.
- Mississippi Delta Community College.
