Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Louisiana area

There are 46 colleges within 100 miles of Jackson enrolling a total of 187,512 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 3,842, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jackson. The nearest college is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge at a distance of 19.5 miles from Jackson. Driving time to these schools from Jackson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge which is ranked #367 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana State University enrolling 37,348 students. In terms of affordability, South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,202 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, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

46 results

University of Phoenix Lafayette
P
Lafayette, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Lafayette

Private 4 Year

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  • 141enrollment
  • $18,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Jackson

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Saint Joseph Seminary College
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S
St. Benedict, LA
 

Saint Joseph Seminary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $36,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

69 miles from Jackson

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

72 miles from Jackson

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

75 miles from Jackson

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

76 miles from Jackson

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Louisiana State University Eunice
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Eunice, LA
 

Louisiana State University Eunice

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,038enrollment
  • $10,461net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

77 miles from Jackson

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Copiah Lincoln Community College
C
Wesson, MS
 

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,801enrollment
  • $4,879net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Jackson

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Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
C
Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,226enrollment
  • $5,431net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Jackson

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,026enrollment
  • $14,566net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

79 miles from Jackson

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South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus
S
Morgan City, LA
 

South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 190enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Jackson

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Northshore Technical Community College
N
Bogalusa, LA
 

Northshore Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,074enrollment
  • $9,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Jackson

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Herzing University Kenner
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H
Kenner, LA
 

Herzing University Kenner

Private 4 Year

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  • 375enrollment
  • $22,996net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Jackson

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Blue Cliff College Alexandria
B
Alexandria, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Alexandria

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 533enrollment
  • $24,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Jackson

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Blue Cliff College Metairie
B
Metairie, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Metairie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $24,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Jackson

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University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus
P
Metairie, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,289enrollment
  • $18,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Jackson

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Delgado Community College
D
New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,377enrollment
  • $8,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Jackson

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

88 miles from Jackson

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

89 miles from Jackson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus and is 24.9 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus are $4,221 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus 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.