Colleges Near Canton

Colleges and universities near me in the Canton, Mississippi area

There are 25 colleges within 100 miles of Canton enrolling a total of 99,407 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 13,189, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Canton. The nearest college is Tougaloo College in Tougaloo at a distance of 15.4 miles from Canton. Driving time to these schools from Canton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is William Carey University in Hattiesburg which is ranked #435 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Mississippi State University enrolling 22,649 students. In terms of affordability, Holmes Community College in Goodman offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,700 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Canton.


25 results

Tougaloo College
T
HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

15 miles from Canton

Wesley Biblical Seminary
W
Ridgeland, MS
 

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 180enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Canton

University of Phoenix Jackson Campus
P
Flowood, MS
 

University of Phoenix Jackson Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $17,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Canton

Antonelli College Jackson
A
Jackson, MS
 

Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Canton

Belhaven University
B
Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 3,627enrollment
  • $19,794net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

21 miles from Canton

Millsaps College
M
Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 661enrollment
  • $27,260net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

21 miles from Canton

Jackson State University
J
HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1073-1210SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

23 miles from Canton

Mississippi College
M
Clinton, MS

Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 3,946enrollment
  • $20,874net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA

25 miles from Canton

Holmes Community College
H
Goodman, MS
 

Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,948enrollment
  • $7,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Canton

Hinds Community College
H
HBCU
Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,407enrollment
  • $4,107net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

32 miles from Canton

East Central Community College
E
Decatur, MS
 

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,380enrollment
  • $6,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Canton

Mississippi Delta Community College
M
Moorhead, MS
 

Mississippi Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,039enrollment
  • $2,136net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Canton

Copiah Lincoln Community College
C
Wesson, MS
 

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,801enrollment
  • $4,879net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Canton

Mississippi Valley State University
M
HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 1,879enrollment
  • $11,598net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

66 miles from Canton

Meridian Community College
M
Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,621enrollment
  • $6,884net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Canton

Southeastern Baptist College
S
Laurel, MS
 

Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 97enrollment
  • $9,904net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 16-17ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Canton

Alcorn State University
A
HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

82 miles from Canton

Jones County Junior College
J
Ellisville, MS
 

Jones County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,399enrollment
  • $7,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Canton

FAQ's

The closest community college is Holmes Community College and is 26.5 miles from Canton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Holmes Community College are $3,510 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Holmes Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.