by our College Data Analytics TeamInternational students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for Brazilian Students in Mississippi ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
After analyzing 8 schools in Mississippi, we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for Brazilian students in Mississippi. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall quality as determined by our Best Colleges ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.
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See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our 2021 rankings named Mississippi State University the best school for Brazilian students in Mississippi working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, the large public school handed out 4,575 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.2% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Mississippi State come from such countries as India, China, and Nepal.
Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the #2 spot on the list. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,480 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Ole Miss are India, China, and Nepal.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 730 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at MC come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and India.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Brazilian students in Mississippi. This fairly large public school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 2,647 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.2% are international. Students studying at Southern Miss come from such countries as India, Nepal, and China.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #5 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Brazilian students in Mississippi list. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 580 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.1% are international. Students from as far away as United Kingdom, Spain, and France come to William Carey University to study.
Delta State University landed the #6 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Brazilian Students in Mississippi. Cleveland, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 585 students in 2020-2021.
Around 3.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as United Kingdom, Canada, and Nigeria come to Delta State University to study.
Jackson State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for Brazilian Students in Mississippi list. This medium-sized public school is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and it awarded 915 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Jackson State are China, India, and Ethiopia.
Belhaven University did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Brazilian Students in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #8. Belhaven is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 612 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 0.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, United Kingdom, and South Korea come to Belhaven to study.
The student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 8 schools only.
References
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