Ridgeland is a city in Mississippi and it is the county seat of Madison county. Its population is 24,104. There are 14 colleges near Ridgeland, Mississippi - 4 public and 10 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 13 colleges are in 20 miles from Ridgeland. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 8 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 26,898 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,627 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 55.35% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,045.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tougaloo College 1.6 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,407 | $12,113 | 1,301 | 9 to 1 |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary In Ridgeland |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,500 | $13,800 | 170 | 8 to 1 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Jackson 3.3 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,500 | Not Offered | 71 | 20 to 1 |
| Mississippi Community College Board 5.9 miles from Ridgeland |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning 5.9 miles from Ridgeland |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Millsaps College 7.2 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$44,680 | $18,000 | 593 | 9 to 1 |
| Belhaven University 7.4 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,250 | $11,700 | 4,213 | 12 to 1 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi 8.8 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 983 | 47 to 1 |
| Jackson State University 9.5 miles from Ridgeland |
Public four-years |
$11,965 ($8,965) | $11,965 ($8,965) | 6,326 | 14 to 1 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Pearl 10.0 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,500 | Not Offered | 43 | 15 to 1 |
| Mississippi College 12.2 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,500 | $15,500 | 4,164 | 14 to 1 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology 12.3 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 77 | 13 to 1 |
| Traxlers School of Hair 12.6 miles from Ridgeland |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 98 | 16 to 1 |
| Hinds Community College 19.5 miles from Ridgeland |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,300 ($4,250) | Not Offered | 8,859 | 15 to 1 |
