Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, North Carolina area

There are 83 colleges within 100 miles of Jackson enrolling a total of 361,769 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 513, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jackson. The nearest college is Halifax Community College in Weldon at a distance of 11.3 miles from Jackson. Driving time to these schools from Jackson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Duke University in Durham which is ranked #3 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is North Carolina State University at Raleigh enrolling 37,323 students. In terms of affordability, Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Wayne Community College
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Goldsboro, NC
 

Wayne Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,883enrollment
  • $3,597net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Jackson

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College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,762enrollment
  • $20,422net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1365-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

74 miles from Jackson

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Regent University
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Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 10,168enrollment
  • $18,314net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

74 miles from Jackson

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Bryant and Stratton College Richmond
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North Chesterfield, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Jackson

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,649enrollment
  • $28,576net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 857-1226SAT range
  • 12-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

74 miles from Jackson

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Advanced Technology Institute
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Virginia Beach, VA
 

Advanced Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 377enrollment
  • $19,127net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Jackson

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Fortis College Norfolk
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Norfolk, VA
 

Fortis College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 431enrollment
  • $28,385net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Jackson

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Centura College Norfolk
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Norfolk, VA
 

Centura College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 193enrollment
  • $27,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Jackson

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,711enrollment
  • $21,862net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

76 miles from Jackson

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Miller Motte College Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC
 

Miller Motte College Raleigh

Private 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 214enrollment
  • $21,131net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Jackson

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Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,339enrollment
  • $11,607net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Centura College Richmond Main
C
Richmond, VA
 

Centura College Richmond Main

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 31enrollment
  • $25,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Virginia College
V
Richmond, VA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 440enrollment
  • $21,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Johnston Community College
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Smithfield, NC
 

Johnston Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,680enrollment
  • $5,282net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

80 miles from Jackson

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Lenoir Community College
L
Kinston, NC
 

Lenoir Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $5,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.84Avg GPA

80 miles from Jackson

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William Peace University
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Raleigh, NC

William Peace University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 730enrollment
  • $24,503net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

80 miles from Jackson

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Saint Augustines College
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 943enrollment
  • $18,373net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 780-940SAT range
  • 12-16ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

79 miles from Jackson

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Shaw University
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Shaw University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 962enrollment
  • $14,111net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

80 miles from Jackson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Halifax Community College and is 11.3 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Halifax Community College are $2,608 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Halifax Community 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.