There are 42 colleges within 50 miles of Jonesboro enrolling a total of 283,140 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Georgia with a population of 4,724, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jonesboro. The nearest college is Clayton State University in Morrow at a distance of 5.3 miles from Jonesboro. Driving time to these schools from Jonesboro should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Emory University in Atlanta which is ranked #24 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolling 45,296 students. In terms of affordability, Perimeter College in Decatur offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,280 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.
42 results
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 17
5 miles from Jonesboro
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Jonesboro
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Jonesboro
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
14 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
13 miles from Jonesboro
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
13 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
15 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Apr 1
16 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
17 miles from Jonesboro
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Apr 1
16 miles from Jonesboro
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
17 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Feb 1
16 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Feb 1
16 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
18 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due May 1
18 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
17 miles from Jonesboro
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
19 miles from Jonesboro
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jan 4
18 miles from Jonesboro
The closest community college is Perimeter College and is 12.5 miles from Jonesboro. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Perimeter College are $2,960 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
The typical SAT range for accepted students at Perimeter College is 840 to 1070. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 15 and 20. Learn more about Perimeter College admission chances.