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Jackson State Community College, also referred to as Jackson State, is located in Jackson, Tennessee, United states. This college was established in the year 1965. Students are offered a number of academic majors and minors in various areas of study including arts and sciences, business, computer information systems, and nursing. Jackson State Community College has branch campuses in:
The students of Jackson State Community College are actively involved in sports such as basketball, baseball, and softball. There are many clubs and organizations in the college that students can join including the History and Philosophy Club, Kappa Beta Delta, Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association, and Art Club.
Jackson State Community College is located in a small city, in Jackson, TN. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Jackson State Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Jackson State Community College often study nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,380 students (3,111 full-time equivalent).
Jackson State Community College has a large share of part-time students.
More complete details are provided below.
Jackson State Community College
2046 North Pky
Jackson, TN 38301-3797
General Phone: (731) 424-3520
http://www.jscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 171 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 158 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 63 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Business and Management | 45 | MIS, business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | industrial tech, manufacturing tech |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child development, human development and family studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 6 | science tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | education |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Jackson State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 470 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Jackson State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,380 students (3,111 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,199 | 2,138 | 51% | 897 | 42% |
| Men | 1,375 | 692 | 50% | 318 | 46% |
| Women | 2,824 | 1,446 | 51% | 579 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,759 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,259 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Jackson State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493700)
Jackson State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $64,511 | 5 | $65,984 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $49,417 | 3 | $54,122 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $56,964 | 11 | $62,710 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $60,881 | 3 | $58,229 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $48,369 | 22 | $48,795 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $42,483 | 21 | $43,124 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 8 | $43,235 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $48,868 | 54 | $46,290 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Basketball | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jackson State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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