Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Mississippi area

There 32 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 183,666 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 23,640, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama which is ranked #213 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Alabama enrolling 38,644 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 Columbus.
Columbus, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

1 miles from Columbus

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,649enrollment
  • $15,364net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

27 miles from Columbus

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East Mississippi Community College
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Scooba, MS
 

East Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,324enrollment
  • $5,277net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Columbus

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Stillman College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL

Stillman College

Private 4 Year

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  • 744enrollment
  • $15,574net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

52 miles from Columbus

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

54 miles from Columbus

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Itawamba Community College
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Fulton, MS
 

Itawamba Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,599enrollment
  • $3,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Columbus

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Shelton State Community College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL
 

Shelton State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,166enrollment
  • $8,799net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Columbus

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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $13,786net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 880-980SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

65 miles from Columbus

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Bevill State Community College
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Jasper, AL
 

Bevill State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,703enrollment
  • $7,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

70 miles from Columbus

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Meridian Community College
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Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

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

81 miles from Columbus

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Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Booneville, MS
 

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,062enrollment
  • $9,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Columbus

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East Central Community College
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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

84 miles from Columbus

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Miles College
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HBCU
Fairfield, AL
 

Miles College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,258enrollment
  • $13,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

87 miles from Columbus

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Judson College
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Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 229enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1350SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

88 miles from Columbus

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Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus
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HBCU
Birmingham, AL
 

Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,919enrollment
  • $4,629net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Columbus

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Marion Military Institute
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Marion, AL

Marion Military Institute

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 320enrollment
  • $10,394net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Columbus

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Blue Mountain College
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Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

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  • 922enrollment
  • $15,305net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

88 miles from Columbus

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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

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

87 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is East Mississippi Community College and is 47 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at East Mississippi Community College are $3,740 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

East Mississippi 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.