Colleges near Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County is a county in North Carolina. According to Census data, the population is 6,377 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Jackson County, North Carolina. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Jackson County.
By school type, all schools are public. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Jackson County, North Carolina is $4,371 for North Carolina residents and $10,907 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 81.83% and the average SAT score is 1,180. A total of 13,843 students enrolled in schools in Jackson County, North Carolina, of which 3,571 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Jackson County, North Carolina
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Jackson County and 2 schools near Jackson County, North Carolina ordered by distance from Jackson County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Jackson County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Public, 4 years four-years | 0.29 miles | $8,630 | 11,686 | 60% | 16 to 1 | $18,595 | 81.8% | 1,180 |
| Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.99 miles | $13,184 | 2,157 | 53% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Haywood Community College Clyde, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 20.64 miles | $8,724 | 1,395 | 34% | 7 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Brevard College Brevard, NC Private, 4 years four-years | 26.03 miles | $32,280 | 875 | 49% | 12 to 1 | $9,000 | 42.2% | 1,080 |
| Average | - | $10,907 | 13,843 | 57% | 13 to 1 | $18,595 | 81.8% | 1,180 |