Jackson State Community College: Review & Facts

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Jackson State Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 3,445 students enrolled. This school was established in 1965 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Jackson, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

At Jackson State Community College you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
17
Jackson State Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 17 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Jackson State Community College is very low at 44% (way below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
44%
Bad
The graduation rate at Jackson State Community College is very low - 14%. Nearly 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Jackson State Community College is reasonably decent - 19:1. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is slightly high, $13,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Jackson State Community College not covered by tuition are about $4,700; which comes to $18,200 annually.

Read the details about Jackson State Community 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

Acceptance
Rate
51%
According to recent data, 4,199 applications were submitted and 2,138 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

Jackson State Community College might accept 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) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Jackson State Community College is $10.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Jackson State Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (731) 424-3520 or check Jackson State Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Jackson State Community College provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Jackson State Community 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Jackson State Community College.

Army ROTC programs are available at Jackson State Community 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.

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 information, Jackson State Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Jackson State Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Jackson State Community College
2046 North Pky
Jackson, Tennessee
38301-3797, USA
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