Jackson is a city in Mississippi and it is the county seat of Hinds county. Its population is 325,350. There are 8 colleges near Jackson, Mississippi - 2 public and 6 private schools. 4 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 10 miles from Jackson. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 17,750 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $20,603 (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 |
- | - | - | - |
| Tougaloo College 6.7 miles from Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,407 | $12,113 | 1,301 | 9 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 |
