Colleges Near Carthage

Colleges and universities near me in the Carthage, Mississippi area

There are 24 colleges within 100 miles of Carthage enrolling a total of 97,520 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 5,075, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carthage. The nearest college is Holmes Community College in Goodman at a distance of 27.1 miles from Carthage. Driving time to these schools from Carthage should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Mississippi State University in Mississippi State which is ranked #452 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Mississippi State University enrolling 22,657 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 Carthage.
Carthage, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Holmes Community College
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Goodman, MS
 

Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,959enrollment
  • $7,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Carthage

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East Central Community College
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Decatur, MS
 

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,523enrollment
  • $6,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Carthage

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Wesley Biblical Seminary
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Ridgeland, MS
 

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 163enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Carthage

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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

42 miles from Carthage

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 725enrollment
  • $12,158net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

43 miles from Carthage

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Antonelli College Jackson
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Jackson, MS
 

Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

45 miles from Carthage

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Belhaven University
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Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 3,616enrollment
  • $22,145net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

47 miles from Carthage

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Millsaps College
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Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 626enrollment
  • $26,739net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

48 miles from Carthage

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,564enrollment
  • $19,892net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

50 miles from Carthage

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Meridian Community College
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Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $7,352net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Carthage

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Mississippi College
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Clinton, MS

Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 4,087enrollment
  • $21,135net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA

54 miles from Carthage

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East Mississippi Community College
E
Scooba, MS
 

East Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,642enrollment
  • $4,876net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Carthage

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,657enrollment
  • $16,480net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1410SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

60 miles from Carthage

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Hinds Community College
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HBCU
Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,332enrollment
  • $3,644net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

61 miles from Carthage

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,196enrollment
  • $12,304net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

71 miles from Carthage

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Southeastern Baptist College
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Laurel, MS
 

Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 69enrollment
  • $3,941net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 16-17ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Carthage

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Mississippi Delta Community College
M
Moorhead, MS
 

Mississippi Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,037enrollment
  • $2,616net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Carthage

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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,194enrollment
  • $14,781net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 820-978SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

79 miles from Carthage

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Holmes Community College and is 27.1 miles from Carthage. 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.