Jackson College: Review & Facts

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Jackson College is a medium four-year, public school with 4,245 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1928 and is the only institution located in Jackson, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree are offered at Jackson College.

Majors
Offered
60
Jackson College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Medical, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Jackson College is perfect at 100% (well above Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
100%
Good
The graduation rate at Jackson College is very low - 17%. Approximately 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Jackson College is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low - around $8,000 per year. The additional fees at Jackson College beyond tuition are around $1,500; which comes to a total of $9,500 a year.

Read the details about Jackson College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Jackson College will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Jackson College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (517) 787-0800 or check Jackson College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Jackson College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Jackson College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Jackson College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $5,800 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Jackson College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Jackson College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Jackson College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Jackson College
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, Michigan
49201-8399, USA
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