Colleges in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson is a city in Tennessee. According to Census data, the population is 74,065 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Jackson, Tennessee. In addition, there are 7 colleges located within 30 miles from Jackson.
By school type, there are two public and four private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Jackson, Tennessee is $12,681 for Tennessee residents and $17,514 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 52.55% and the average SAT score is 1,230. A total of 9,681 students enrolled in schools in Jackson, Tennessee, of which 1,956 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Jackson, Tennessee
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Jackson and 2 schools near Jackson, Tennessee ordered by distance from Jackson. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Jackson | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Jackson Jackson, TN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.34 miles | $17,145 | 68 | - | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Union University Jackson, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 2.08 miles | $38,450 | 2,731 | 66% | 8 to 1 | $11,953 | 52.6% | 1,230 |
| Lane College Jackson, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 2.42 miles | $11,790 | 1,010 | 17% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.16 miles | $17,716 | 3,442 | 23% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Jackson, TN Public, 2-4 years valid | 5.75 miles | $4,008 | 2,239 | 75% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 18.44 miles | $25,000 | 2,330 | 69% | 13 to 1 | $11,700 | 91.2% | 1,110 |
| Arnolds Beauty School Milan, TN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.86 miles | $16,750 | 70 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Elite College of Cosmetology Lexington, TN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.95 miles | $16,875 | 59 | - | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $17,514 | 9,681 | 45% | 15 to 1 | $11,953 | 52.6% | 1,230 |