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Jackson State Community College

Jackson, TN · City · 2,511 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$6,236
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
23%
Graduation rate
31% typical
$35,224
Earnings 10 years on
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Jackson State Community College is a vital higher education hub in West Tennessee best known for its accessible university-transfer pathways and high-demand career programs in nursing, allied health, and industrial technology. The college distinguishes itself through innovative workforce partnerships, most notably the Advanced Maintenance Technician (AMT) work-study program, which pairs rigorous technical coursework with paid manufacturing apprenticeships at regional employers. Campus life is practical, supportive, and commuter-oriented, offering a close-knit environment tailored to both traditional students utilizing the Tennessee Promise and adult learners advancing their careers through Tennessee Reconnect.


Wikipedia:Jackson State Community College is a public community college in Jackson, Tennessee. It is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and offers associate degrees in arts, science, and applied science programs.

Location
Jackson, TN, 38301-3797 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
79 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,740$17,724
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$29,312$32,791
Average net price$6,236Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,724
In-state: $4,740
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$32,791
In-state: $29,312
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $6,236
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.jscc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$4,275
Books & supplies$756
Personal expenses$808
Transportation$2,719
Total published by the school$32,791
Source: www.jscc.edu
See how the in-state total ($29,312) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state
Tuition$2,535
Books & supplies$756
Personal expenses$808
Transportation$2,719
Total published by the school$29,312
Source: www.jscc.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$5,847
$30–48k
$5,426
$48–75k
$7,485
$75–110k
$9,080
Grants from the school
7% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,193
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
23%
Pell students: 21.2% · others: 33.7% 
8 yrs after starting
29% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 51% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$32,274
10 yrs after entry$35,224
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 31%Women 69%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
23 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
52%
Family income
$18,436
Independent
29%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
39%
Where first-years come from
In state (TN)
98.4%
Out of state
0.6%
International
0.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MS 2 · CO 1 · NE 1 · TX 1

Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
5%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
34%
Faculty salary
$7,039/mo
Teaching spend
$5,124
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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