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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Daymar College Paducah Main
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Paducah, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Paducah Main

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $25,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Jackson

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Itawamba Community College
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Fulton, MS
 

Itawamba Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,599enrollment
  • $3,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Jackson

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University of Mississippi
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University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

98 miles from Jackson

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Columbia State Community College
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Columbia, TN
 

Columbia State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,954enrollment
  • $8,275net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

97 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.