Colleges in Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County is a county in Mississippi. According to Census data, the population is 325,350 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, eleven colleges are active for serving college programs in Hinds County, Mississippi. In addition, there are 13 colleges located within 30 miles from Hinds County.
By school type, there are four public and seven private schools. By school level, there are six 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Eleven schools offer undergraduate programs and six schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Hinds County, Mississippi is $17,941 for Mississippi residents and $20,457 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 53.78% and the average SAT score is 1,045. A total of 25,384 students enrolled in schools in Hinds County, Mississippi, of which 8,193 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Hinds County, Mississippi
The following table lists 11 colleges located in Hinds County and 3 schools near Hinds County, Mississippi ordered by distance from Hinds County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Hinds County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS Public, 4 years four-years | 1.43 miles | $11,965 | 6,326 | 51% | 14 to 1 | $11,965 | 93.2% | 920 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi Jackson, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 1.79 miles | $13,920 | 983 | - | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| Millsaps College Jackson, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 1.95 miles | $44,680 | 593 | 57% | 9 to 1 | $18,000 | 43.1% | 1,060 |
| Belhaven University Jackson, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 2.53 miles | $30,250 | 4,213 | 49% | 12 to 1 | $11,700 | 49.8% | 1,154 |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning Jackson, MS Public, 4 years four-years | 4.25 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mississippi Community College Board Jackson, MS Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.25 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Traxlers School of Hair Jackson, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.42 miles | $16,500 | 98 | 100% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Mississippi Barber Academy Jackson, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.64 miles | $19,500 | 71 | 78% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Pearl, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.16 miles | $19,500 | 43 | 83% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 6.71 miles | $12,407 | 1,301 | 33% | 9 to 1 | $12,113 | 59.9% | - |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology Clinton, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.80 miles | $16,500 | 77 | 67% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 6.99 miles | $23,500 | 4,164 | 59% | 14 to 1 | $15,500 | 29.1% | - |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 8.27 miles | $7,500 | 170 | - | 8 to 1 | $13,800 | 57.1% | - |
| Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.62 miles | $7,300 | 8,859 | 43% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $20,457 | 25,384 | 63% | 18 to 1 | $14,460 | 53.8% | 1,045 |