The Jamestown Community College, also known as JCC, is a two-year college under the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It was established in the year 1950. The main campus of JCC is spread across an area of 107 acres. The college has two campuses in Dunkirk and Jamestown. It also operates a third campus in Olean. JCC offers a wide variety of degree and certificate programs in diversified areas of study. JCC awards graduate & post-graduate degrees & certificates.
JCC has an active student life. There are more than 20 chartered student clubs and organizations on campus. The college also fields several men’s and women’s sports teams.
Jamestown Community College is found in Jamestown, NY. Jamestown is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Jamestown Community College.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Jamestown Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 3,361 in 2007-2008 at Jamestown Community College.
The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Jamestown Community College
525 Falconer St
Jamestown, NY 14701
General Phone: (716) 338-1000
http://www.sunyjcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 283 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 75 | business management, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Family and Social Work | 46 | community organization, child care management |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | information science, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | industrial production tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, computer engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech |
| Media | 9 | communication studies, audiovisual tech |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Design | 2 | design and applied arts |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | organizational psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Jamestown Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 638 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Jamestown Community College had a total enrollment of 3,361 students (2,998 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Jamestown Community College offers campus housing for 220 of its 2,998 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jamestown, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,975 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,975 |
| Room and board | $ 8,150 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Jamestown Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286900)
Jamestown Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $67,740 | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 13 | $66,662 | 13 | $64,029 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,684 | 13 | $53,569 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $50,432 | 15 | $48,825 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,395 | 8 | $45,964 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $57,955 | 49 | $53,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jamestown Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
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
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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