Colleges Near Jonesboro

Colleges and universities near me in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area

There 34 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 87,441 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 67,263, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jonesboro. Driving time to these schools from Jonesboro should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee which is ranked #136 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Memphis enrolling 21,736 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas State University Newport in Newport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,304 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Jonesboro.
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Arkansas State University Main Campus
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Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 14,032enrollment
  • $13,002net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

2 miles from Jonesboro

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Crowley's Ridge College
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Paragould, AR
 

Crowley's Ridge College

Private 4 Year

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  • 225enrollment
  • $17,266net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Jonesboro

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Williams Baptist College
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Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 514enrollment
  • $16,658net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 920-1058SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

26 miles from Jonesboro

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Arkansas State University Newport
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Newport, AR
 

Arkansas State University Newport

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,732enrollment
  • $8,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

31 miles from Jonesboro

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Black River Technical College
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Pocahontas, AR
 

Black River Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,544enrollment
  • $6,407net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Jonesboro

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Arkansas Northeastern College
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Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,451enrollment
  • $6,699net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

43 miles from Jonesboro

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Lyon College
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Batesville, AR

Lyon College

Private 4 Year

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  • 584enrollment
  • $22,675net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1195SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

53 miles from Jonesboro

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University of Arkansas Community College Batesville
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Batesville, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Batesville

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,118enrollment
  • $10,370net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Jonesboro

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East Arkansas Community College
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Forrest City, AR
 

East Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,273enrollment
  • $7,173net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Jonesboro

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Mid South Community College
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West Memphis, AR
 

Mid South Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,021enrollment
  • $4,128net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

53 miles from Jonesboro

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

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  • 182enrollment
  • $25,502net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Jonesboro

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Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
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Memphis, TN
 

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 755enrollment
  • $15,395net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 990-1090SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

60 miles from Jonesboro

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Le Moyne Owen College
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HBCU
Memphis, TN
 

Le Moyne Owen College

Private 4 Year

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  • 646enrollment
  • $8,362net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 898-1093SAT range
  • 13-17ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

61 miles from Jonesboro

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Rhodes College
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Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $30,590net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

60 miles from Jonesboro

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Southwest Tennessee Community College
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Memphis, TN
 

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,980enrollment
  • $5,078net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Jonesboro

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William Moore College of Technology
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Memphis, TN
 

William Moore College of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 461enrollment
  • $17,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Jonesboro

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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

62 miles from Jonesboro

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 905-1205SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

62 miles from Jonesboro

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Arkansas State University Newport and is 31.2 miles from Jonesboro. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Arkansas State University Newport are $2,856 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Arkansas State University Newport has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.