Colleges Near Ridgeland

Colleges and universities near me in the Ridgeland, Mississippi area

There 23 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 72,894 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 24,047, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ridgeland. The nearest college is Tougaloo College in Tougaloo at a distance of 1.7 miles from Ridgeland. Driving time to these schools from Ridgeland should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is William Carey University in Hattiesburg which is ranked #480 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern Mississippi enrolling 13,110 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 Ridgeland.
Ridgeland, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

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  • 725enrollment
  • $12,158net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

2 miles from Ridgeland

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Wesley Biblical Seminary
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Ridgeland, MS
 

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 163enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Ridgeland

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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

  • 3,616enrollment
  • $22,145net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

7 miles from Ridgeland

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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

7 miles from Ridgeland

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Millsaps College
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Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

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  • 626enrollment
  • $26,739net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

7 miles from Ridgeland

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University of Phoenix Jackson Campus
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Flowood, MS
 

University of Phoenix Jackson Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 34enrollment
  • $17,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Ridgeland

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,564enrollment
  • $19,892net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

10 miles from Ridgeland

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Mississippi College
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Clinton, MS

Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 4,087enrollment
  • $21,135net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA

12 miles from Ridgeland

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Hinds Community College
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HBCU
Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,332enrollment
  • $3,644net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

20 miles from Ridgeland

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Holmes Community College
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Goodman, MS
 

Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,959enrollment
  • $7,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Ridgeland

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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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  • 2,834enrollment
  • $5,098net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Ridgeland

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East Central Community College
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Decatur, MS
 

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,523enrollment
  • $6,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Ridgeland

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,894enrollment
  • $13,155net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 850-998SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

70 miles from Ridgeland

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Mississippi Delta Community College
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Moorhead, MS
 

Mississippi Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,037enrollment
  • $2,616net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Ridgeland

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Southeastern Baptist College
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Laurel, MS
 

Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 69enrollment
  • $3,941net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 16-17ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Ridgeland

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,196enrollment
  • $12,304net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

76 miles from Ridgeland

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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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  • 4,305enrollment
  • $8,982net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Ridgeland

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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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  • 1,752enrollment
  • $4,136net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

80 miles from Ridgeland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Hinds Community College and is 19.5 miles from Ridgeland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hinds Community College are $3,825 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Hinds 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.