Jefferson Community College

Jefferson Community College, also known as JCC, was established in 1966 as the Jefferson County Technical Institute. The first classes were held on September 23, 1968, with 320 students. It was renamed to Jefferson Technical College in 1977. The college settled on its present name on July 1, 1995. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study and is organized into several academic departments.

JCC includes a number of on-campus student organizations such as the Association of Information Technology Professionals, Fine Arts Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Automation Society, Society of African American Culture, and Students against Driving Drunk. It also publishes a weekly newsletter called the "Newsbreak."

JCC also provides many scholarship programs including the Alumni Scholarships, Bergholz Community Foundation Scholarship, Board of Trustees Academic Scholarship, Arthur J. D'Anniballe Scholarship, and Thomas George Scholarship.

Jefferson Community College Highlights

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

• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Jefferson Community College was 1,744 in 2007 (1,177 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: Jefferson 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

On-campus housing is not available.