Laurel is a city in Mississippi and it is the county seat of Jones county. Its population is 25,844. There are 7 colleges near Laurel, Mississippi - 2 public and 5 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Laurel. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 23,460 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,354 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 86.47% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,150.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture In Laurel |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,875 | Not Offered | 57 | 14 to 1 |
| Southeastern Baptist College In Laurel |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,425 | Not Offered | 93 | 7 to 1 |
| Jones County Junior College 7.6 miles from Laurel |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,700 ($4,700) | Not Offered | 4,753 | 26 to 1 |
| Unlimited Cosmetology School 27.3 miles from Laurel |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 29 | 20 to 1 |
| University of Southern Mississippi 27.8 miles from Laurel |
Public four-years |
$11,998 ($9,998) | $11,998 ($9,998) | 13,170 | 18 to 1 |
| William Carey University 28.4 miles from Laurel |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$15,480 | $11,880 | 5,321 | 14 to 1 |
| The Academy of Hair Design Six 28.5 miles from Laurel |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,500 | Not Offered | 37 | 15 to 1 |
