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Jackson Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Jackson

There are at least 7 colleges in Jackson, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 11,025 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,086 full-time students, and a reported 2,718 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Jackson State Community College and Union University.

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

Jackson Open Admission Colleges

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

Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson
2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, business support services, systems analyst, welding, machinist, electrician, automobile mechanics, tool and die tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 435 students, 435 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Jackson State Community College
2046 North Pky
Jackson, Tennessee 38301-3797

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, MIS, radiation therapist, physical therapist assistant, EMT paramedic, respiratory care tech, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,380 students, 3,084 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Lambuth University
705 Lambuth Boulevard
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, accounting and management, English, sports and fitness management, health and fitness, sociology, political science, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 751 students, 724 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 611 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 460-570.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lane College
545 Lane Ave
Jackson, Tennessee 38301-4598

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, criminal justice and safety, interdisciplinary studies, media studies, physical education teaching, sociology, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,766 students, 1,716 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,000 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

McCollum & Ross-The Hair School
1433 Hollywood
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 161 students, 113 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Union University
1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, Tennessee 38305-3697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, registered nursing, educational administration, interdisciplinary studies, various nursing, psychology, curriculum and instruction.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 3,235 students, 2,746 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,107 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-680. Math: 510-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

West Tennessee Business College
1186 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical secretary, administrative assistant, make-up artist, manicurist, cosmetology, general office occupations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 297 students, 268 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Henderson Colleges15,6702,0111,429
Milan Colleges17,66462 

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