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Jackson State Community College is located in a small city, in Jackson, Tennessee. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Jackson State Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study liberal arts.
The admissions department at Jackson State Community College does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Jackson State Community College offers classes to 3,859 students (2,655 full-time equivalent).
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (731) 425-2644
Financial Aid Phone: (731) 425-2605
http://www.jscc.edu
Jackson State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 184 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 62 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech |
| Business And Management | 45 | MIS, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | industrial tech, electromechanical tech, manufacturing tech |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | child development, human development and family studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 11 | agriculture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 5 | science tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Jackson State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 449 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Jackson State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,859 students (2,655 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,273 | 1,069 | 84% | 791 | 74% |
| Men | 458 | 417 | 91% | 298 | 71% |
| Women | 815 | 652 | 80% | 493 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
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 | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (731) 425-2644
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,395 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,667 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (731) 425-2605
Jackson State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $53,619 | 7 | $53,267 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $50,623 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $53,043 | 14 | $53,421 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $50,446 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $43,252 | 19 | $42,505 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $38,139 | 21 | $37,699 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $33,075 | 11 | $33,241 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $41,643 | 53 | $38,788 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 15 | 39 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Basketball | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 9 | 9 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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 12% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement 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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