Colleges Near Petal

Colleges and universities near me in the Petal, Mississippi area

There are 35 colleges within 100 miles of Petal enrolling a total of 119,164 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 10,454, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Petal. The nearest college is William Carey University in Hattiesburg at a distance of 4.4 miles from Petal. Driving time to these schools from Petal 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, Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,200 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 Petal.

Petal, MS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Spring Hill College

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Mobile, AL

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Spring Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1,046enrollment
$21,018net price
73%acceptance rate
1110-1230SAT range
19-24ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

79 miles from Petal

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Remington College Mobile Campus

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Mobile, AL

Remington College Mobile Campus

Private 2 Year

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255enrollment
$25,368net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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80 miles from Petal

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Fortis College Mobile

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Mobile, AL

Fortis College Mobile

Private 2 Year

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232enrollment
$24,393net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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81 miles from Petal

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Virginia College Mobile

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Mobile, AL

Virginia College Mobile

Private 2 Year

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674enrollment
$24,200net price
100%acceptance rate
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80 miles from Petal

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Bishop State Community College

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HBCU

Mobile, AL

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Bishop State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

2,968enrollment
$3,418net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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83 miles from Petal

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Antonelli College Jackson

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Jackson, MS

Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

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193enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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85 miles from Petal

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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
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84 miles from Petal

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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

3,627enrollment
$19,794net price
43%acceptance rate
980-1200SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

87 miles from Petal

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Jackson State University

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HBCU

Jackson, MS

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Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

6,906enrollment
$15,292net price
89%acceptance rate
1073-1210SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

87 miles from Petal

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Millsaps College

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Jackson, MS

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Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

661enrollment
$27,260net price
68%acceptance rate
1135-1354SAT range
22-30ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

87 miles from Petal

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Wesley Biblical Seminary

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Ridgeland, MS

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Private 4 Year

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180enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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89 miles from Petal

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Tougaloo College

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HBCU

Tougaloo, MS

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

677enrollment
$13,718net price
49%acceptance rate
790-1090SAT range
16-21ACT range
2.8Avg GPA

91 miles from Petal

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James H Faulkner State Community College

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Bay Minette, AL

James H Faulkner State Community College

Public 2 Year

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6,800enrollment
$7,938net price
100%acceptance rate
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93 miles from Petal

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United States Sports Academy

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Daphne, AL

United States Sports Academy

Private 4 Year

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240enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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92 miles from Petal

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Southeastern Louisiana University

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Hammond, LA

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Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

13,465enrollment
$12,291net price
99%acceptance rate
-SAT range
19-24ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

93 miles from Petal

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Hinds Community College

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HBCU

Raymond, MS

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Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

9,407enrollment
$4,107net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
2.25Avg GPA

94 miles from Petal

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Mississippi College

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Clinton, MS

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Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Mississippi

3,946enrollment
$20,874net price
40%acceptance rate
1140-1260SAT range
21-29ACT range
3.56Estimated Avg GPA

94 miles from Petal

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Jones County Junior College and is 17.3 miles from Petal. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jones County Junior College are $3,870 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.