Jefferson Davis Community College is located in Brewton, Alabama (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Jefferson Davis Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and production trades.
Jefferson Davis Community College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Jefferson Davis Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,150 enrolled students in 2005.
Jefferson Davis Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Jefferson Davis Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Jefferson Davis Community College, one of the public two-year colleges of the Alabama College System, provides quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life for the college service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson Davis Community College
220 Alco Dr
Brewton, AL 36426
General Phone: (251) 867-4832
Admissions Phone: (251) 809-1590
Financial Aid Phone: (251) 809-1516
http://www.jdcc.edu
Jefferson Davis Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, home health aide, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 34 | small engine mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, gunsmith, locksmith, electrical installation and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | drafting, HVAC tech |
| Production Trades | 23 | welding, upholsterer, cabinetmaking, shoe and leather repair |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 20 | barber |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 10 | accounting technology, non-profit management, business, financial services marketing |
| Construction Trades | 9 | masonry, electrician, carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | foodservice management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | fire services administration |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson Davis Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 192 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 71 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 24 |
In 2005, Jefferson Davis Community College had a total enrollment of 1,150 students (819 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 86% |
| Florida | 13% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Jefferson Davis Community College offers campus housing for 128 of its 819 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brewton, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (251) 809-1590
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,708 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,868 |
| Room and board | $ 4,116 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson Davis Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (251) 809-1516
Jefferson Davis Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $75,951 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $75,951 | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 15 | $43,200 | 22 | $42,426 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $43,200 | 22 | $42,426 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 39 | 84 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 38 | 45 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
Locksmithing and Safe Repair
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Shoe, Boot and Leather Repair
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson Davis Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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