Colleges Near Decatur

Colleges and universities near me in the Decatur, Mississippi area

There 22 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 96,392 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 1,841, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Decatur. Driving time to these schools from Decatur 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 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 Decatur.
Decatur, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

78 miles from Decatur

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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

79 miles from Decatur

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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 Decatur

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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

91 miles from Decatur

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FAQ's

The closest community college is East Central Community College and is 0.5 miles from Decatur. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at East Central Community College are $3,565 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

East Central 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.