Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Mississippi area

There are 5 colleges in Jackson and 22 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 78,421 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Mississippi with a population of 173,514, 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 William Carey University in Hattiesburg which is ranked #409 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern Mississippi enrolling 14,146 students. In terms of affordability, Holmes Community College in Goodman offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,700 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.


22 results

Jackson State University
J
HBCU
Jackson, MS
Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 7,080enrollment
  • $14,915net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 940-980SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

1 miles from Jackson

Belhaven University
B
Jackson, MS
 
Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 4,278enrollment
  • $18,324net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 980-1260SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

3 miles from Jackson

Belhaven University
B
Jackson, MS
 
Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 4,278enrollment
  • $18,324net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 980-1260SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Jackson

Millsaps College
M
Jackson, MS
Millsaps College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 666enrollment
  • $24,263net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1135-1354SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

2 miles from Jackson

Antonelli College Jackson
A
Jackson, MS
 
Antonelli College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Jackson

Mississippi College
M
Clinton, MS
Mississippi College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Mississippi

  • 4,250enrollment
  • $18,800net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

7 miles from Jackson

Tougaloo College
T
HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 
Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 713enrollment
  • $12,967net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

7 miles from Jackson

University of Phoenix Jackson Campus
P
Flowood, MS
 
University of Phoenix Jackson Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $17,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Jackson

Hinds Community College
H
HBCU
Raymond, MS
Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,802enrollment
  • $4,045net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

13 miles from Jackson

Copiah Lincoln Community College
C
Wesson, MS
 
Copiah Lincoln Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,837enrollment
  • $4,875net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Jackson

Holmes Community College
H
Goodman, MS
 
Holmes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,890enrollment
  • $6,045net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Jackson

Alcorn State University
A
HBCU
Alcorn State, MS
Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 3,074enrollment
  • $17,938net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 853-1073SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

62 miles from Jackson

East Central Community College
E
Decatur, MS
 
East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,219enrollment
  • $4,923net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

65 miles from Jackson

Southwest Mississippi Community College
S
Summit, MS
 
Southwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,673enrollment
  • $5,051net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

72 miles from Jackson

Southeastern Baptist College
S
Laurel, MS
 
Southeastern Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $7,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 16-17ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

74 miles from Jackson

Jones County Junior College
J
Ellisville, MS
 
Jones County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,345enrollment
  • $6,157net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jackson

Mississippi Delta Community College
M
Moorhead, MS
 
Mississippi Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,178enrollment
  • $2,167net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Jackson

Mississippi Valley State University
M
HBCU
Itta Bena, MS
Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,064enrollment
  • $11,064net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

83 miles from Jackson

FAQ's

The closest community college is Hinds Community College and is 12.5 miles from Jackson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hinds Community College are $3,750 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Hinds 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.