Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Tennessee area

There are 3 colleges in Jackson and 40 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 139,822 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 65,211, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jackson. Driving time to these schools from Jackson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rhodes College in Memphis which is ranked #119 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Mississippi enrolling 22,300 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,352 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, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Jackson State Community College
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Jackson, TN
 

Jackson State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,442enrollment
  • $7,921net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Jackson

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Lane College
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HBCU
Jackson, TN

Lane College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,010enrollment
  • $13,370net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

2 miles from Jackson

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Union University
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Jackson, TN

Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,731enrollment
  • $28,585net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

2 miles from Jackson

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Freed Hardeman University
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Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $18,556net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

18 miles from Jackson

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

38 miles from Jackson

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Dyersburg State Community College
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Dyersburg, TN
 

Dyersburg State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,683enrollment
  • $5,803net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

42 miles from Jackson

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The University of Tennessee Martin
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Martin, TN
 

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,868enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

48 miles from Jackson

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Arkansas Northeastern College
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Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,502enrollment
  • $5,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

64 miles from Jackson

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University of Phoenix Memphis Campus
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Cordova, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Memphis Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $18,244net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Jackson

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Vatterott Career College Memphis Appling Farms
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Memphis, TN
 

Vatterott Career College Memphis Appling Farms

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 255enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Jackson

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L'Ecole Culinaire
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Cordova, TN
 

L'Ecole Culinaire

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 272enrollment
  • $19,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Jackson

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Blue Mountain College
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Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 922enrollment
  • $15,305net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

68 miles from Jackson

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Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Booneville, MS
 

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,062enrollment
  • $9,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Jackson

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

70 miles from Jackson

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DeVry University Tennessee
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Memphis, Tennessee
 

DeVry University Tennessee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 336enrollment
  • -net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Jackson

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

72 miles from Jackson

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Victory University
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Memphis, Tennessee
 

Victory University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 971enrollment
  • $18,212net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Jackson

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Mid South Christian College
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Memphis, TN
 

Mid South Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17enrollment
  • $10,924net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Jackson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Jackson State Community College and is 2.7 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jackson State Community College are $4,618 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Jackson State 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.