Jackson is a city in Tennessee and it is the county seat of Madison county. Its population is 74,065. There are 8 colleges near Jackson, Tennessee - 2 public and 6 private schools. 5 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Jackson. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 12,581 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,553 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 60.05% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,155.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Jackson In Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,145 | Not Offered | 73 | 17 to 1 |
| Union University In Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,398 | $14,419 | 2,713 | 9 to 1 |
| Lane College In Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$11,790 | Not Offered | 738 | 15 to 1 |
| Jackson State Community College In Jackson |
Public 2-4 years |
$17,724 ($4,740) | Not Offered | 3,518 | 23 to 1 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson In Jackson |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,119 | Not Offered | 3,117 | 20 to 1 |
| Freed-Hardeman University 18.4 miles from Jackson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$25,620 | $11,970 | 2,306 | 10 to 1 |
| Arnolds Beauty School 18.9 miles from Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,750 | Not Offered | 63 | 13 to 1 |
| Elite College of Cosmetology 24.0 miles from Jackson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,875 | Not Offered | 53 | 9 to 1 |
