Colleges Near Carthage

Colleges and universities near me in the Carthage, Mississippi area

There are 24 colleges within 100 miles of Carthage enrolling a total of 97,204 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 5,075, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carthage. The nearest college is Holmes Community College in Goodman at a distance of 27.1 miles from Carthage. Driving time to these schools from Carthage should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Mississippi College in Clinton which is ranked #512 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Mississippi State University enrolling 22,649 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 Carthage.
Carthage, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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

82 miles from Carthage

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

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

83 miles from Carthage

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

89 miles from Carthage

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $14,138net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 940-1280SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

98 miles from Carthage

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Antonelli College Hattiesburg
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Hattiesburg, MS
 

Antonelli College Hattiesburg

Private 2 Year

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

97 miles from Carthage

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University of Southern Mississippi
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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

99 miles from Carthage

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Holmes Community College and is 27.1 miles from Carthage. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Holmes Community College are $3,510 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Holmes 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.