Jackson Colleges and Universities

Jackson, Mississippi is the "City with Soul." The city boasts a rich musical heritage of blues, gospel, and R&B. Festivals such as the annual Farish Street Heritage Festival and the Jubilee! JAM showcase the region's talent. Historic Farish Street figures prominently in Jackson's $1.6 billion downtown development initiative as the future site of the Farish Street Entertainment District. Jackson, Mississippi maintains a sense of its past with restored period architecture and museums. In addition to music and culture, students of Jackson colleges and universities can also take in sporting events at the new Events Center/ Sports Arena.

The higher education landscape of Jackson, Mississippi is dominated by colleges and universities like Jackson State University, a public four-year school, and University of Mississippi Medical Center. For students interested in a professional or vocational education, Jackson counts several theological seminaries and a medical center among its colleges and universities.



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Cultural Diversity in Jackson

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Medium Schools


Jackson State University


Small Schools


Belhaven College
Millsaps College
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Virginia College - Jackson