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Jamestown Community College

Jamestown Community College

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.

Overview of Jamestown Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.

Jamestown Community College Selectivity

Jamestown Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,361 in 2007 at Jamestown Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Jamestown Community College

Jamestown Community College
525 Falconer St
Jamestown, NY 14701
General Phone: (716) 665-5220
http://www.sunyjcc.edu

Jamestown Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts330liberal arts and sciences, humanities
Nursing And Emergency Medicine90registered nursing
Business And Management65business management
Security And Law Enforcement59criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police
Computer Science And Engineering33information science, computer and info science, computer support
Family And Social Work33community organization, child care management
Education And Teaching20elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy20occupational therapist assistant
Medical Administration16medical records tech
Fine Arts14fine arts
Media12communication studies
Engineering Technician10mechanical engineering tech, industrial production tech, computer engineering tech, computer systems tech
Office And Administration8administrative assistant
Design4design and applied arts
Engineering4engineering
Music3music
Transportation2commercial pilot and flight crew

Number of programs and degrees for Jamestown Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree70625
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years177

Student Body

In 2007, Jamestown Community College had a total enrollment of 3,361 students (2,660 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1935%
20-2120%
22-2411%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-395%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York94%
Pennsylvania6%

Jamestown Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time44 %

Jamestown Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Jamestown Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,810
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,160
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Jamestown Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286900)

Jamestown Community College Faculty

Jamestown Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2339
Non-tenured, but on tenure track611

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year14$63,60812$62,571
Associate professoracademic year1*13$53,378
Assistant professoracademic year6$48,17813$46,443
Instructoracademic year6$41,57310$44,035
All faculty totalacademic year27$54,93948$51,851

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Jamestown Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total527
Basketball527

Jamestown Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MUSIC
Music, General

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
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Jamestown Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Jamestown Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Jamestown Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Jamestown Community College % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Jamestown Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Jamestown Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Jamestown Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of students
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Jamestown Community College Number of students
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Jamestown Community College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Jamestown Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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