Colleges Near West Hattiesburg

Colleges and universities near me in the West Hattiesburg, Mississippi area

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of West Hattiesburg enrolling a total of 135,516 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 5,909, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from West Hattiesburg. The nearest college is University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg at a distance of 2.6 miles from West Hattiesburg. Driving time to these schools from West Hattiesburg 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 Southeastern Louisiana University enrolling 13,861 students. In terms of affordability, Northshore Technical Community College in Bogalusa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,214 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 West Hattiesburg.
West Hattiesburg, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

82 miles from West Hattiesburg

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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

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

84 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Antonelli College Jackson
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Jackson, MS
 

Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

83 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

84 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Spring Hill College
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Mobile, AL

Spring Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 977enrollment
  • $20,271net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

85 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Southeastern Louisiana University
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Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 13,861enrollment
  • $12,007net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

85 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Millsaps College
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Jackson, MS

Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jul 1

84 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Remington College Mobile Campus
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Mobile, AL
 

Remington College Mobile Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 244enrollment
  • $25,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Virginia College Mobile
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Mobile, AL
 

Virginia College Mobile

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 674enrollment
  • $24,200net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Wesley Biblical Seminary
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Ridgeland, MS
 

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

87 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Fortis College Mobile
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Mobile, AL
 

Fortis College Mobile

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252enrollment
  • $21,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Bishop State Community College
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HBCU
Mobile, AL

Bishop State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,568enrollment
  • $4,851net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

88 miles from West Hattiesburg

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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

90 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Mississippi College
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Clinton, MS

Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

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

90 miles from West Hattiesburg

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Southern University at New Orleans
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $14,825net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

97 miles from West Hattiesburg

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United States Sports Academy
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Daphne, AL
 

United States Sports Academy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 272enrollment
  • -net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from West Hattiesburg

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,601enrollment
  • $11,190net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1320SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from West Hattiesburg

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Jones County Junior College and is 22.4 miles from West Hattiesburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jones County Junior College are $4,000 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.