Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Kentucky area

There are 45 colleges within 100 miles of Jackson enrolling a total of 165,714 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 #147 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kentucky enrolling 31,547 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 $4,056 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.
Jackson, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

70 miles from Jackson

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

72 miles from Jackson

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MedTech College Lexington Campus
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Lexington, KY
 

MedTech College Lexington Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 389enrollment
  • $22,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Jackson

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Asbury University
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Wilmore, KY

Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $21,506net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

73 miles from Jackson

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Ashland Community and Technical College
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Ashland, KY

Ashland Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,515enrollment
  • $6,658net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

74 miles from Jackson

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Tri State Bible College
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South Point, OH
 

Tri State Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 21enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Jackson

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Centre College
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Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Kentucky

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $23,584net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1470SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

77 miles from Jackson

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Maysville Community and Technical College
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Maysville, KY
 

Maysville Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,974enrollment
  • $5,736net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Somerset Community College
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Somerset, KY
 

Somerset Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,529enrollment
  • $5,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Ohio University Southern Campus
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Ironton, OH
 

Ohio University Southern Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,006enrollment
  • $8,181net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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Mount Gay, WV
 

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,365enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

76 miles from Jackson

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Georgetown College
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Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,548enrollment
  • $15,152net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

78 miles from Jackson

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Huntington Junior College
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Huntington, WV
 

Huntington Junior College

Private 2 Year

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  • 147enrollment
  • $9,485net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Jackson

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Marshall University
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Huntington, WV

Marshall University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 10,691enrollment
  • $8,756net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

78 miles from Jackson

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Mountwest Community and Technical College
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Huntington, WV
 

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,273enrollment
  • $8,671net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

78 miles from Jackson

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

82 miles from Jackson

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Shawnee State University
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Portsmouth, OH
 

Shawnee State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,297enrollment
  • $13,313net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

83 miles from Jackson

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Daymar College New Boston
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New Boston, OH
 

Daymar College New Boston

Private 2 Year

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  • 26enrollment
  • $24,760net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Jackson

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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 $4,560 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.