Colleges · Jackson
Colleges in Jackson, OH
Jackson is home to 2 colleges with about 9,048 students on campus. The largest is Stark State College. 5 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Jackson
Students on campus
9,048fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Stark State College7,044 on campus
Lowest net price
Kent State University at Stark$10,897 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Jackson
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Jackson: Ross College-Canton (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).
Within reach
Other colleges near Jackson
13 more colleges are within 30 miles of Jackson.
Walsh UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Canton5.8 mi1,631 studentsMalone UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton6 mi961 studentsAultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton6.1 mi213 studentsHerzing University-AkronUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Akron11.4 mi213 studentsUniversity of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron14.8 mi11,844 studentsUniversity of Akron Wayne CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Orrville16.2 mi1,194 students
Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCareer school · For-profit · Cuyahoga Falls19.4 mi489 students
University of Mount UnionUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Alliance19.5 mi2,086 studentsNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rootstown20.6 mi1,009 students
Kent State University at KentUniversity or college · Public · Kent20.8 mi21,683 students3 more within 30 miles.
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.