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Jefferson College, located in Hillsboro, Missouri, is also informally referred to as JeffCo. This public two-year community college was established in 1963. It is a coeducational college and was granted the Phi Theta Kappa charter in 1965. Jefferson College has a campus which covers over an area of more than 400 acres. The college offers degree and certificate programs to its students in a variety of subjects such as business, health and medical facilities, engineering and technology.
There are many student organizations and clubs that are offered by JeffCo on campus including the Cultural Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Viking Cheerleading, the Student Senate and Campus Crusade for Christ. The male students in the college play sports such as baseball and soccer and the female students play softball, volleyball and basketball.
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Campus Location1000 Viking Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050-2440
USA
Main Tel: (636) 797-3000
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Jefferson College HighlightsWhere Jefferson College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- 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
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 536 | 25 | | < 1 year certificate | 157 | 4 | | 1-2 year certificate | 115 | 15 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Jefferson College was 4,865 in 2007 (3,348 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,736 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,648 | | Room and board | $ 5,794 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 2,599 |
Financial Aid: Jefferson College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 55 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 8 |
Housing and MealsJefferson College provides on-campus housing for 215 of its 3,348 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (6 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (351 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (42 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (31 awarded) - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (145 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Health Aide
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Precision Production
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (134 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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