Colleges in Jackson, MS
Jackson is home to 4 colleges with about 6,854 students on campus. The largest is Jackson State University, the most selective Millsaps College (admits 43%). 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSAll 4 colleges in Jackson
Also in Jackson: Traxlers School of Hair, Academy of Hair Design-Jackson (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Other colleges near Jackson
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Jackson.
Straight-line distance from the center of Jackson. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.