Jackson Colleges

Jackson Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Jackson

There are at least 10 colleges in Jackson, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 15,421 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,746 full-time students, and a reported 4,117 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Jackson State University and Belhaven College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Mississippi Colleges.

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Jackson is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
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Antonelli College
Jackson, Mississippi

Offers Associate Degree programs in art, business, and medical career disciplines. Main campus in Cincinnati, Ohio and satellite campuses in Jackson and Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate

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Jackson Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Academy of Hair Design Three
1815 Terry Rd
Jackson, Mississippi 39204

Programs: cosmetology, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 95 students, 66 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Magnolia College of Cosmetology
4725 I55 N
Jackson, Mississippi 39206

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 172 students, 172 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Traxlers School of Hair
2845 Suncrest Dr
Jackson, Mississippi 39212

Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 86 students, 86 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Belhaven College
1500 Peachtree St
Jackson, Mississippi 39202

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, general studies, social services, education, sports and fitness management, secondary teaching, bible studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,485 students, 2,403 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 562 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-640. Math: 470-570.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Jackson State University
1440 J R Lynch St
Jackson, Mississippi 39217

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and safety, biology, social work, education courses, accounting, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 8,698 students, 7,431 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,600 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Millsaps College
1701 N State St
Jackson, Mississippi 39210-0001

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, psychology, accounting, English, history, chemistry, education.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,151 students, 1,104 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 910 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-670. Math: 540-650.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N State St
Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, various nursing, biological and biomedical sciences, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiation therapist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 1,702 students, 1,519 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling.

Virginia College-Jackson
4795 Interstate 55 N
Jackson, Mississippi 39206-4026

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, massage therapy, medical office management, medical coding, cosmetology, criminal justice and safety, computer services management, human resources.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 905 students, 867 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wesley Biblical Seminary
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39286

Programs: ministry, theology, religious education.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 127 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 45 student capacity.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Clinton Colleges	1	23,347	4,467	1,802
Pearl Colleges	1	21,961	62

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