The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL System), under the governance of its Board of Trustees, operates as a strong public university system with eight distinct, mission-driven universities, and enhances the quality of life of Mississippians by effectively meeting their diverse educational needs. Five-year Goals for the system have been developed in order for the Planning Principles to come to fruition. Successful accomplishment of these Goals will strengthen not only the educational and economic foundation in the state, but also the comprehensive societal well-being of the state, the region, the nation, and beyond. Strategies used to meet these system goals are set by the individual universities in order to ensure respect for the distinctive mission and scope of each institution. This report provides numerous tables, graphs, and maps detailing the status of Mississippi state institutions of higher learning. The first section focuses on finances, with tables portraying the history of funding for higher education in Mississippi, appropriations per student, faculty salaries, and information on operating budgets and tuition and fees 2014-14. The next section covers enrollment, graduation rates, and degrees, providing data by race, gender, residence, and age. The section on Appropriations compares appropriations FY 2013 and FY 2014. It also presents information on the allocation of funds and the total operating budgets. The next section contains the budget request for fiscal year 2015. The final section contains tables related to trends in state student financial programs. An Explanation of terms, mission statements, and goals and priorities are also provided. [This report was prepared by Office of Strategic Data Management in cooperation with the Office of Finance and Administration and the Office of State Student Financial Aid.]