Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Louisiana area

There are 46 colleges within 100 miles of Jackson enrolling a total of 187,512 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 3,842, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jackson. The nearest college is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge at a distance of 19.5 miles from Jackson. Driving time to these schools from Jackson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge which is ranked #367 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana State University enrolling 37,348 students. In terms of affordability, South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,202 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, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Louisiana State University
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Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 37,348enrollment
  • $21,296net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

20 miles from Jackson

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Southern University and A & M College
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HBCU
Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,320enrollment
  • $16,959net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

21 miles from Jackson

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Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,202enrollment
  • $11,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Jackson

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Baton Rouge College
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 

Baton Rouge College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 46enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Jackson

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Baton Rouge Community College
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Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,284enrollment
  • $9,591net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Jackson

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Virginia College
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 627enrollment
  • $24,606net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Jackson

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Medvance Institute Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Medvance Institute Baton Rouge

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 375enrollment
  • $26,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Jackson

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Our Lady of the Lake College
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Our Lady of the Lake College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,228enrollment
  • $15,916net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

31 miles from Jackson

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Remington College Baton Rouge Campus
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Remington College Baton Rouge Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $27,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Jackson

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Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Jackson

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University of Phoenix Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Baton Rouge

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 287enrollment
  • $17,713net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Jackson

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Southeastern Louisiana University
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Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $12,291net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Jackson

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River Parishes Community College
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Sorrento, LA
 

River Parishes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $8,359net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Jackson

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Southwest Mississippi Community College
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Summit, MS
 

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,807enrollment
  • $4,253net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

55 miles from Jackson

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 15,219enrollment
  • $13,036net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1198SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

64 miles from Jackson

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Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus
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Lafayette, Louisiana
 

Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,829enrollment
  • $8,219net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Jackson

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Remington College Lafayette Campus
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Lafayette, LA
 

Remington College Lafayette Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 270enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Jackson

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South Louisiana Community College
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Lafayette, LA
 

South Louisiana Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,677enrollment
  • $10,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Jackson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus and is 24.9 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus are $4,221 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus 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.