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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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,934enrollment
  • $18,612net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

74 miles from Jackson

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Memphis College of Art
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Memphis, TN
 

Memphis College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 116enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

74 miles from Jackson

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Rhodes College
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Memphis, TN

Rhodes College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,008enrollment
  • $30,672net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

74 miles from Jackson

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Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
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Memphis, TN
 

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 797enrollment
  • $9,549net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 990-1090SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

76 miles from Jackson

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,917enrollment
  • $13,873net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1230SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

75 miles from Jackson

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William Moore College of Technology
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Memphis, TN
 

William Moore College of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 361enrollment
  • $15,143net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Jackson

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Le Moyne Owen College
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HBCU
Memphis, TN
 

Le Moyne Owen College

Private 4 Year

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  • 609enrollment
  • $6,308net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 898-1093SAT range
  • 13-17ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

77 miles from Jackson

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Southwest Tennessee Community College
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Memphis, TN
 

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,443enrollment
  • $5,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Remington College Memphis Campus
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Memphis, TN
 

Remington College Memphis Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 344enrollment
  • $24,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Vatterott Career College Memphis Dividend Drive
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Memphis, TN
 

Vatterott Career College Memphis Dividend Drive

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 689enrollment
  • $17,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 230enrollment
  • $23,636net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

81 miles from Jackson

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Heritage Christian University
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Florence, AL
 

Heritage Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 143enrollment
  • $5,020net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

86 miles from Jackson

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Mid South Community College
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West Memphis, AR
 

Mid South Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 979enrollment
  • $8,483net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

86 miles from Jackson

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University of North Alabama
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Florence, AL

University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,830enrollment
  • $9,837net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

87 miles from Jackson

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Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
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Muscle Shoals, AL
 

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,032enrollment
  • $4,113net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

90 miles from Jackson

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Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Senatobia, MS
 

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,198enrollment
  • $7,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

96 miles from Jackson

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
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Paducah, KY
 

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,309enrollment
  • $8,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 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.