Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Mississippi area

There are 51 colleges within 100 miles of Columbia enrolling a total of 204,354 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 6,582, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg at a distance of 29.2 miles from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which is ranked #367 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana State University enrolling 37,348 students. In terms of affordability, Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,200 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 Columbia.
Columbia, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Southern Mississippi
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Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,526enrollment
  • $14,427net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

29 miles from Columbia

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Antonelli College Hattiesburg
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Hattiesburg, MS
 

Antonelli College Hattiesburg

Private 2 Year

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  • 155enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Columbia

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William Carey University
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Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 5,662enrollment
  • $15,271net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

32 miles from Columbia

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Pearl River Community College
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Poplarville, MS
 

Pearl River Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,462enrollment
  • $5,462net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Columbia

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Northshore Technical Community College
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Bogalusa, LA
 

Northshore Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,074enrollment
  • $9,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Columbia

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Southwest Mississippi Community College
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Summit, MS
 

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,807enrollment
  • $4,253net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

37 miles from Columbia

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Jones County Junior College
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Ellisville, MS
 

Jones County Junior College

Public 2 Year

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

44 miles from Columbia

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Copiah Lincoln Community College
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Wesson, MS
 

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Public 2 Year

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

45 miles from Columbia

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Perkinston, MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,845enrollment
  • $6,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Columbia

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Saint Joseph Seminary College
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St. Benedict, LA
 

Saint Joseph Seminary College

Private 4 Year

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  • 107enrollment
  • $36,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

53 miles from Columbia

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Southeastern Baptist College
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Laurel, MS
 

Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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

52 miles from Columbia

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Southeastern Louisiana University
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Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $12,291net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

64 miles from Columbia

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Miller Motte Technical College Gulfport
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Gulfport, MS
 

Miller Motte Technical College Gulfport

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • $19,425net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Columbia

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Blue Cliff College Gulfport
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Gulfport, MS
 

Blue Cliff College Gulfport

Private 2 Year

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  • 352enrollment
  • $25,997net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Columbia

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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

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

76 miles from Columbia

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Antonelli College Jackson
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Jackson, MS
 

Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

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

76 miles from Columbia

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Jackson State University
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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

75 miles from Columbia

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Hinds Community College
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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

77 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Pearl River Community College and is 32.8 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Pearl River Community College are $3,500 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.