Jamestown Business College: Review & Facts

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Jamestown Business College is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 290 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1886 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Jamestown, New York.

Academic Offerings

Jamestown Business College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

4

Jamestown Business College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 4 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, 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 typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Jamestown Business College is low at 53% (way below New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

53%

Bad

The graduation rate at JBC is below average: 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at JBC is really disappointing, 47:1. Read more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, about $12,000 a year. The additional fees at Jamestown Business College (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,000; this totals $13,000 a year.

Read the details about JBC 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

87%

As reported in recent government data, 135 applications were submitted and 118 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at JBC is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Jamestown Business College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (716) 664-5100 or check Jamestown Business College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Jamestown Business College offers 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 JBC, 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.

At present there is no on-campus housing at JBC.

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

Jamestown Business College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Jamestown Business College
7 Fairmount Ave
Jamestown, New York
14701-4756, USA