Jones College is located in Jacksonville, Florida (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Jones College is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Jones College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Jones College had 550 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the philosophy of the College that the life of an individual is enriched by the acquisition of knowledge and the attainment of useful skills. The programs offered by the College manifest this philosophy. It is the objective of each of the programs to provide specialized education at the college level and to provide a general education base."
More complete details are provided below.
Jones College - Jacksonville
5353 Arlington Expy
Jacksonville, FL 32211
General Phone: (904) 743-1122
Financial Aid Phone: (904) 743-1122
http://www.jones.edu
Jones College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 80 | business management, accounting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | medical assistant |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer programming |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Jones College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 87 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 5 |
In 2005, Jones College had a total enrollment of 550 students (298 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 69% |
| Georgia | 10% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Jones College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 149700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (904) 743-1122
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jones College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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