Laurel, MS Colleges
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Laurel is a city in Jones County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,393 although a significant population increase was reported following Hurricane Katrina. Located in southeast Mississippi, southeast of Jackson on Tallahala Creek, Laurel was founded in 1882 as a lumber town. An American Indian reservation is located in nearby Sandersville.
Laurel is the principal city of the Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area. Its major employers include Howard Industries, Sanderson Farms, Masonite, Family Health Center, Howse Implement, Thermo-Kool and South Central Regional Medical Center. Laurel is home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (Mississippi's oldest art museum).
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Schools in and around Laurel, MS
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Southeastern Baptist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 79 students; $4,500 average out-state tuition; $4,500 average in-state tuition |
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Jones County Junior College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 5,418 students; $4,148 average out-state tuition; $2,148 average in-state tuition |
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Antonelli College-Hattiesburg
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 435 students; $14,850 average out-state tuition; $14,850 average in-state tuition |
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University of Southern Mississippi
Four or more years; Public; 15,293 students; $13,408 average out-state tuition; $5,452 average in-state tuition |
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William Carey University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 3,253 students; $9,750 average out-state tuition; $9,750 average in-state tuition |
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Jarvis Christian College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 628 students; $9,892 average out-state tuition; $9,892 average in-state tuition |
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East Central Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 2,653 students; $2,100 average out-state tuition; $1,790 average in-state tuition |
Laurel, MS Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
