Colleges Near Charleston

Colleges and universities near me in the Charleston, Mississippi area

There are 31 colleges within 100 miles of Charleston enrolling a total of 120,150 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 2,193, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Charleston. The nearest college is Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale at a distance of 34.1 miles from Charleston. Driving time to these schools from Charleston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee which is ranked #136 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Mississippi enrolling 24,043 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 Charleston.
Charleston, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Coahoma Community College
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HBCU
Clarksdale, MS
 

Coahoma Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,808enrollment
  • $771net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Charleston

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University of Mississippi
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University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 24,043enrollment
  • $14,946net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

38 miles from Charleston

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

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

38 miles from Charleston

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,716enrollment
  • $13,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

43 miles from Charleston

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Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Senatobia, MS
 

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,520enrollment
  • $7,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

43 miles from Charleston

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Mississippi Delta Community College
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Moorhead, MS
 

Mississippi Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

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

47 miles from Charleston

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
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Helena, AR
 

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,356enrollment
  • $4,196net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

49 miles from Charleston

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 429enrollment
  • $8,234net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

63 miles from Charleston

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Holmes Community College
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Goodman, MS
 

Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

72 miles from Charleston

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Blue Mountain College
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Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 971enrollment
  • $16,525net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 950-1070SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

74 miles from Charleston

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Remington College Memphis Campus
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Memphis, TN
 

Remington College Memphis Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 391enrollment
  • $25,332net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Charleston

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Vatterott Career College Memphis Dividend Drive
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Memphis, TN
 

Vatterott Career College Memphis Dividend Drive

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 689enrollment
  • $17,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Charleston

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Mid South Christian College
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Memphis, TN
 

Mid South Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 32enrollment
  • $15,877net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Charleston

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DeVry University Tennessee
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Memphis, Tennessee
 

DeVry University Tennessee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 336enrollment
  • -net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Charleston

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Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
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Memphis, TN
 

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $15,395net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 990-1090SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

78 miles from Charleston

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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

77 miles from Charleston

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Le Moyne Owen College
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HBCU
Memphis, TN
 

Le Moyne Owen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 646enrollment
  • $8,362net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 898-1093SAT range
  • 13-17ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

77 miles from Charleston

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 905-1205SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

77 miles from Charleston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Coahoma Community College and is 34.1 miles from Charleston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Coahoma Community College are $3,490 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Coahoma 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.