Colleges Near Raleigh

Colleges and universities near me in the Raleigh, Mississippi area

There are 25 colleges within 100 miles of Raleigh enrolling a total of 94,525 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 1,462, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Raleigh. The nearest college is Southeastern Baptist College in Laurel at a distance of 29.6 miles from Raleigh. Driving time to these schools from Raleigh 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, 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 Raleigh.


25 results

Southeastern Baptist College
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

30 miles from Raleigh

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

36 miles from Raleigh

East Central Community College
E
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

37 miles from Raleigh

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

39 miles from Raleigh

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

40 miles from Raleigh

Belhaven University
B
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

42 miles from Raleigh

Jackson State University
J
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

44 miles from Raleigh

Millsaps College
M
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

43 miles from Raleigh

Wesley Biblical Seminary
W
Ridgeland, MS
 

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Raleigh

Tougaloo College
T
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

45 miles from Raleigh

Antonelli College Hattiesburg
A
Hattiesburg, MS
 

Antonelli College Hattiesburg

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

49 miles from Raleigh

University of Southern Mississippi
S
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

50 miles from Raleigh

Meridian Community College
M
Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

52 miles from Raleigh

Mississippi College
M
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

51 miles from Raleigh

William Carey University
W
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

52 miles from Raleigh

Hinds Community College
H
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

54 miles from Raleigh

Copiah Lincoln Community College
C
Wesson, MS
 

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

57 miles from Raleigh

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

69 miles from Raleigh

FAQ's

The closest community college is Jones County Junior College and is 35.8 miles from Raleigh. 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.