University System Enrollment Holds Steady for Fall 2026

Enrollment across Mississippi’s public university system for fall 2026 is stable compared to fall 2025, according to data provided by the system’s eight institutions and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Total student enrollment for fall 2026 is 81,771, compared to 81,961 for fall 2025.

“Serving nearly 82,000 students this fall, our universities continue to provide higher education opportunities and prepare students for the workforce and life,” said Dr. Al Rankins Jr., commissioner of higher education. “In this very competitive higher education environment, all of our universities must be laser focused on recruitment, retention, and positive student outcomes.”

Figures are unduplicated and count students one time regardless of on-campus and off-campus enrollment. Figures are based on enrollment as of October 30th of the fall term.

Institution	Fall 2025	Fall 2026	Number Change	% Change
Alcorn State University	2,900	2,903	3	0.1
Delta State University	2,791	2,863	72	2.6
Jackson State University	6,464	5,773	-691	-10.7
Mississippi State University	23,563	23,721	158	0.7
Mississippi University for Women	2,371	2,457	86	3.6
Mississippi Valley State University	2,276	1,976	-300	-13.2
University of Mississippi	28,405	28,960	555	2.0
University of Mississippi	25,222	25,690	468	1.9
University of Mississippi Medical Center	3,183	3,270	87	2.7
University of Southern Mississippi	13,191	13,118	-73	-0.6
System Total	81,961	81,771	-190	-0.2

Source: Institutional Research Offices, 11/2/26

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