There are 35 colleges within 100 miles of Petal enrolling a total of 119,164 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Mississippi with a population of 10,454, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Petal. The nearest college is William Carey University in Hattiesburg at a distance of 4.4 miles from Petal. Driving time to these schools from Petal 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 University of Southern Mississippi enrolling 13,526 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 Petal.
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi
87 miles from Petal
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#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi
Applications Due Jul 15
87 miles from Petal
Private 4 Year
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Private 4 Year
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Private 4 Year
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Private 4 Year
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#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana
Applications Due Aug 1
93 miles from Petal
Public 2 Year
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Private 4 Year
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#3 Best Colleges in Mississippi
94 miles from Petal
The closest community college is Jones County Junior College and is 17.3 miles from Petal. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Jones County Junior College are $3,870 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Jones County Junior 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.