Jackson Community College

Jackson Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Jackson County, Michigan. It was founded in 1928 as the Jackson Junior College. The college offers more than 40 different degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. The college enrolls more than 9,000 students every year. JCC employs more than 90 full-time faculty, 250 full-time personnel and 270 part-time employees.

JCC’s campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations, including the International Student Organization, Student Multicultural Organization, Society for Creative Anachronism and Drama Club.

Jackson Community College Highlights

Where Jackson Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management and science.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Jackson Community College was 6,173 in 2007 (3,848 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Jackson Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Jackson Community College provides on-campus housing for 96 of its 3,848 (full-time) students (as of 2007).