Jackson is a city in Mississippi and it is the county seat of Hinds county. Its population is 325,350. There are 14 colleges near Jackson, Mississippi - 4 public and 10 private schools. 6 colleges are located in the city limit and 8 colleges are in 20 miles from Jackson. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 8 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 26,898 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,627 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 55.35% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,045.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University In Jackson |
Public four-years |
$11,965 ($8,965) | $11,965 ($8,965) | 6,326 | 14 to 1 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi In Jackson |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 983 | 47 to 1 |
| Millsaps College In Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$44,680 | $18,000 | 593 | 9 to 1 |
| Belhaven University In Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,250 | $11,700 | 4,213 | 12 to 1 |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning In Jackson |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Mississippi Community College Board In Jackson |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Traxlers School of Hair In Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 98 | 16 to 1 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Jackson In Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,500 | Not Offered | 71 | 20 to 1 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Pearl 6.2 miles from Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,500 | Not Offered | 43 | 15 to 1 |
| Tougaloo College 6.7 miles from Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,407 | $12,113 | 1,301 | 9 to 1 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology 6.8 miles from Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 77 | 13 to 1 |
| Mississippi College 7.0 miles from Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,500 | $15,500 | 4,164 | 14 to 1 |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary 8.3 miles from Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,500 | $13,800 | 170 | 8 to 1 |
| Hinds Community College 12.6 miles from Jackson |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,300 ($4,250) | Not Offered | 8,859 | 15 to 1 |
