Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Alabama area

There are 34 colleges within 100 miles of Jackson enrolling a total of 118,939 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 5,228, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jackson. The nearest college is Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville at a distance of 33.4 miles from Jackson. Driving time to these schools from Jackson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi which is ranked #435 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Columbia Southern University enrolling 15,948 students. In terms of affordability, Pensacola State College in Pensacola offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,888 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, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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The University of West Florida

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Pensacola, FL

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The University of West Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

13,521enrollment
$8,609net price
48%acceptance rate
1050-1230SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

79 miles from Jackson

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George C Wallace State Community College Selma

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Selma, AL

George C Wallace State Community College Selma

Public 2 Year

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1,860enrollment
$1,291net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Jackson

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Judson College

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Marion, AL

Judson College

Private 4 Year

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229enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
970-1350SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

83 miles from Jackson

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Marion Military Institute

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Marion, AL

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Marion Military Institute

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

320enrollment
$10,394net price
63%acceptance rate
1100-1300SAT range
18-26ACT range
NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Jackson

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Fortis Institute Pensacola

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Pensacola, FL

Fortis Institute Pensacola

Private 2 Year

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626enrollment
$26,383net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Jackson

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Pensacola State College

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Pensacola, FL

Pensacola State College

Public 4 Year

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7,981enrollment
$3,305net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
2.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

83 miles from Jackson

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William Carey University

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Hattiesburg, MS

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William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

5,662enrollment
$15,271net price
54%acceptance rate
1050-1320SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.46Estimated Avg GPA

84 miles from Jackson

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Columbia Southern University

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Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

15,948enrollment
$12,366net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Jackson

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College

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Andalusia, AL

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Public 2 Year

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1,929enrollment
$3,823net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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86 miles from Jackson

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University of Southern Mississippi

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Hattiesburg, MS

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University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

13,526enrollment
$14,427net price
99%acceptance rate
-SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

86 miles from Jackson

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Antonelli College Hattiesburg

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Hattiesburg, MS

Antonelli College Hattiesburg

Private 2 Year

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155enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
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86 miles from Jackson

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Virginia College Pensacola

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Pensacola, FL

Virginia College Pensacola

Private 2 Year

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285enrollment
$22,815net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Jackson

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Perkinston, MS

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Public 2 Year

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7,845enrollment
$6,789net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Jackson

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East Central Community College

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Decatur, MS

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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2,380enrollment
$6,111net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Jackson

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East Mississippi Community College

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Scooba, MS

East Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

3,324enrollment
$5,277net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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96 miles from Jackson

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Virginia College Biloxi

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Biloxi, MS

Virginia College Biloxi

Private 2 Year

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313enrollment
$29,510net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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97 miles from Jackson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Alabama Southern Community College and is 33.4 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Alabama Southern Community College are $4,380 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Alabama Southern 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.