What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 107 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 38 |
| Psychology | 36 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 23 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 21 |
| Agriculture | 21 |
| Social Work | 20 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 18 |
| General Studies | 17 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 13 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 7 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, remote
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Monroe Regional (MLU)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 3.5 of 20
Elevation
254 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
36°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
108 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Mississippi College57 mi
- Jackson State University62 mi
- Millsaps College64 mi
- Belhaven University65 mi
- Tougaloo College68 mi
- University of Louisiana at Monroe71 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
Similar colleges
Public, rural campus, NCAA Division I, similar size
- Mississippi Valley State University2,005 students
- Prairie View A & M University8,527 students