Colleges near Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County is a county in Mississippi. According to Census data, the population is 25,844 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Jones County, Mississippi. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Jones County.
By school type, there are one public and two private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Three schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Jones County, Mississippi is $4,745 for Mississippi residents and $10,000 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 100.00% and the average SAT score is 0. A total of 4,903 students enrolled in schools in Jones County, Mississippi, of which 1,055 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Jones County, Mississippi
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Jones County and 4 schools near Jones County, Mississippi ordered by distance from Jones 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 Jones County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture Laurel, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.58 miles | $16,875 | 57 | 71% | 14 to 1 | - |
| Southeastern Baptist College Laurel, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 3.67 miles | $7,425 | 93 | 80% | 7 to 1 | 100.0% |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS Public, 2-4 years valid | 7.58 miles | $5,700 | 4,753 | 41% | 26 to 1 | - |
| Unlimited Cosmetology School Hattiesburg, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 27.29 miles | $16,500 | 29 | 54% | 20 to 1 | - |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Public, 4 years four-years | 27.79 miles | $11,998 | 13,170 | 49% | 18 to 1 | 99.1% |
| William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Private, 4 years four-years | 28.36 miles | $15,480 | 5,321 | 60% | 14 to 1 | 60.3% |
| The Academy of Hair Design Six Hattiesburg, MS Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.53 miles | $19,500 | 37 | 100% | 15 to 1 | - |
| Average | - | $10,000 | 4,903 | 64% | 16 to 1 | 100.0% |