Colleges Near Florence

Colleges and universities near me in the Florence, Mississippi area

There are 24 colleges within 100 miles of Florence enrolling a total of 81,414 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 4,141, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Florence. The nearest college is Belhaven University in Jackson at a distance of 11.6 miles from Florence. Driving time to these schools from Florence 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 Florence.
Florence, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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William Carey University
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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

76 miles from Florence

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Meridian Community College
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Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

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

82 miles from Florence

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Mississippi Delta Community College
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Moorhead, MS
 

Mississippi Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,039enrollment
  • $2,136net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Florence

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 1,879enrollment
  • $11,598net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

95 miles from Florence

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Pearl River Community College
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Poplarville, MS
 

Pearl River Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,462enrollment
  • $5,462net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Florence

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Northshore Technical Community College
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Bogalusa, LA
 

Northshore Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,074enrollment
  • $9,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Florence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Hinds Community College and is 18.6 miles from Florence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hinds Community College are $3,750 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.