There are 3 colleges in Jackson and 39 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 139,706 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.
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Public 2 Year
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3 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
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2 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
2 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
18 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
38 miles from Jackson
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Jackson
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
48 miles from Jackson
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
64 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
65 miles from Jackson
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
65 miles from Jackson
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
64 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
68 miles from Jackson
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
69 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
70 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
69 miles from Jackson
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
72 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
72 miles from Jackson
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
74 miles from Jackson
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.