Laurel is a city in Mississippi and it is the county seat of Jones county. Its population is 25,844. There are 3 colleges near Laurel, Mississippi - 1 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Laurel. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 18,584 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $11,634 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Baptist College In Laurel |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,425 | Not Offered | 93 | 7 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 |
