Columbus is a city in Mississippi and it is the county seat of Lowndes county. Its population is 31,084. There are 3 colleges near Columbus, Mississippi - 2 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Columbus. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 25,406 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,801 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.98% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,210.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi University for Women In Columbus |
Public four-years |
$8,492 | $8,492 | 2,193 | 10 to 1 |
| Mississippi State University 22.3 miles from Columbus |
Public four-years |
$27,637 ($10,202) | $27,637 ($10,202) | 23,150 | 16 to 1 |
| Vaughn Beauty College 23.1 miles from Columbus |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$11,275 | Not Offered | 63 | 14 to 1 |
