Colleges Near Jackson

Colleges and universities near me in the Jackson, Tennessee area

There are 3 colleges in Jackson and 39 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 136,874 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 #110 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Memphis enrolling 21,622 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,296 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.


39 results

Jackson State Community College
J
Jackson, TN
 
Jackson State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,938enrollment
  • $8,429net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Jackson

Lane College
L
HBCU
Jackson, TN
Lane College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,047enrollment
  • $13,811net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

2 miles from Jackson

Union University
U
Jackson, TN
Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,930enrollment
  • $26,906net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

2 miles from Jackson

Freed Hardeman University
F
Henderson, TN
 
Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,320enrollment
  • $17,350net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 985-1195SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

18 miles from Jackson

Bethel University
B
McKenzie, TN
 
Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,011enrollment
  • $15,612net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 875-1108SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

38 miles from Jackson

Dyersburg State Community College
D
Dyersburg, TN
 
Dyersburg State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,778enrollment
  • $5,890net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

42 miles from Jackson

The University of Tennessee Martin
T
Martin, TN
 
The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,712enrollment
  • $11,895net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

48 miles from Jackson

Arkansas Northeastern College
A
Blytheville, AR
 
Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,457enrollment
  • $4,486net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

64 miles from Jackson

University of Phoenix Memphis Campus
P
Cordova, Tennessee
 
University of Phoenix Memphis Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $18,244net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Jackson

Vatterott Career College Memphis Appling Farms
V
Memphis, TN
 
Vatterott Career College Memphis Appling Farms

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 255enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Jackson

L'Ecole Culinaire
L
Cordova, TN
 
L'Ecole Culinaire

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 272enrollment
  • $19,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Jackson

Blue Mountain College
B
Blue Mountain, MS
 
Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 989enrollment
  • $13,682net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

68 miles from Jackson

Northeast Mississippi Community College
N
Booneville, MS
 
Northeast Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,284enrollment
  • $5,861net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Jackson

Rust College
R
HBCU
Holly Springs, MS
Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $8,644net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

70 miles from Jackson

DeVry University Tennessee
D
Memphis, Tennessee
 
DeVry University Tennessee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 336enrollment
  • -net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Jackson

Murray State University
M
Murray, KY
Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,414enrollment
  • $11,628net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

72 miles from Jackson

Victory University
V
Memphis, Tennessee
 
Victory University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 971enrollment
  • $18,212net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Jackson

Christian Brothers University
C
Memphis, TN
 
Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,794enrollment
  • $17,830net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

74 miles from Jackson

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.