Colleges · Jackson
Colleges in Jackson, TN
Jackson is home to 3 colleges with about 4,739 students on campus. The largest is Union University.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Jackson
Students on campus
4,739fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Union University2,124 on campus
Most selective
Union Universityadmits 60% of applicants
Lowest net price
Lane College$10,904 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Jackson
Union UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 2,124 on campus
60%admitted$27knet price66%graduate$54kearnings
Jackson State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 1,814 on campus
Openadmitted$6knet price26%graduate$35kearnings
Lane CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 801 on campus
Openadmitted$11knet price18%graduate$32kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Jackson: Empire Beauty School-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).
Within reach
Other colleges near Jackson
1 more college is within 30 miles of Jackson.
Straight-line distance from the center of Jackson. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.