Colleges Near Philadelphia

Colleges and universities near me in the Philadelphia, Mississippi area

There are 24 colleges within 100 miles of Philadelphia enrolling a total of 121,875 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 7,477, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Philadelphia. The nearest college is East Central Community College in Decatur at a distance of 23.1 miles from Philadelphia. Driving time to these schools from Philadelphia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama which is ranked #404 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 Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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East Central Community College
E
Decatur, MS
 

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,380enrollment
  • $6,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Philadelphia

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Meridian Community College
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Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

36 miles from Philadelphia

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East Mississippi Community College
E
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

37 miles from Philadelphia

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Holmes Community College
H
Goodman, MS
 

Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,948enrollment
  • $7,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Philadelphia

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

47 miles from Philadelphia

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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

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

Applications Due Aug 10

56 miles from Philadelphia

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Wesley Biblical Seminary
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Ridgeland, MS
 

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 180enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Philadelphia

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

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

64 miles from Philadelphia

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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

63 miles from Philadelphia

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Antonelli College Jackson
A
Jackson, MS
 

Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

66 miles from Philadelphia

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

66 miles from Philadelphia

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Belhaven University
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Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

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

69 miles from Philadelphia

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Millsaps College
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Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 661enrollment
  • $27,260net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

69 miles from Philadelphia

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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

71 miles from Philadelphia

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Southeastern Baptist College
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S
Laurel, MS
 

Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

71 miles from Philadelphia

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Mississippi College
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Clinton, MS

Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 3,946enrollment
  • $20,874net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA

77 miles from Philadelphia

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Jones County Junior College
J
Ellisville, MS
 

Jones County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

82 miles from Philadelphia

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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

83 miles from Philadelphia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is East Central Community College and is 23.1 miles from Philadelphia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at East Central Community College are $3,565 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

East Central 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.