Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Kentucky area

There are 44 colleges within 100 miles of Jackson enrolling a total of 174,890 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 2,231, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jackson. The nearest college is Kentucky Mountain Bible College in Vancleve at a distance of 4.4 miles from Jackson. Driving time to these schools from Jackson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Centre College in Danville which is ranked #151 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kentucky enrolling 32,703 students. In terms of affordability, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Mount Gay offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,224 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 Jackson.


44 results

Kentucky Mountain Bible College
K
Vancleve, KY
 

Kentucky Mountain Bible College

Private 4 Year

12 reviews

 

  • 87enrollment
  • $11,160net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1170SAT range
  • 21-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

4 miles from Jackson

Hazard Community and Technical College
H
Hazard, KY
 

Hazard Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $4,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

25 miles from Jackson

Alice Lloyd College
A
Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $18,066net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

32 miles from Jackson

Big Sandy Community and Technical College
B
Prestonsburg, KY
 

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,583enrollment
  • $5,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

34 miles from Jackson

Morehead State University
M
Morehead, KY

Morehead State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,618enrollment
  • $10,017net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

43 miles from Jackson

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
S
Cumberland, KY
 

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,144enrollment
  • $4,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

46 miles from Jackson

University of Pikeville
P
Pikeville, KY
 

University of Pikeville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,610enrollment
  • $13,819net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

47 miles from Jackson

Berea College
B
Berea, KY

Berea College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,487enrollment
  • $4,379net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1156-1335SAT range
  • 24-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 31

50 miles from Jackson

Eastern Kentucky University
E
Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 15,008enrollment
  • $10,852net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

52 miles from Jackson

Union College
U
Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,129enrollment
  • $19,223net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 920-1105SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

56 miles from Jackson

Kentucky Christian University
K
Grayson, KY
 

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $22,209net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 900-1040SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

58 miles from Jackson

Mountain Empire Community College
M
Big Stone Gap, VA
 

Mountain Empire Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $7,900net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Jackson

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
C
Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 159enrollment
  • $13,182net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

61 miles from Jackson

The University of Virginia's College at Wise
V
Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,911enrollment
  • $10,409net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 935-1175SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

61 miles from Jackson

National College Lexington
N
Lexington, KY
 

National College Lexington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 329enrollment
  • $14,100net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Jackson

Bluegrass Community and Technical College
B
Lexington, KY
 

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,619enrollment
  • $7,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

69 miles from Jackson

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 32,703enrollment
  • $19,838net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

70 miles from Jackson

Transylvania University
T
Lexington, KY

Transylvania University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,022enrollment
  • $25,634net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

70 miles from Jackson

FAQ's

The closest community college is Hazard Community and Technical College and is 25.4 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hazard Community and Technical College are $4,656 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Hazard Community and Technical College 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.