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Jefferson State Community College
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Jefferson State Community College Academics
Known affectionately as “Jeff State” to a student body that regularly tops 8,000 students, Jefferson State Community College is a public two-year college with locations in several counties in Alabama, including Shelby County and Jefferson County.
The school offers over 100 associate’s degree programs designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. In addition, Jefferson State Community College offers a number of career and professional certificate programs, as well as non-credit and continuing education options.
In a partnership with nearby Huntingdon College, Jefferson State now offers a limited number of courses toward a bachelor’s degree. The school also offers an array of online classes and distance learning opportunities. Popular courses of study include anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, biomedical equipment technology, child development, communications, criminal justice, culinary arts, interior design, fire science, landscape technology, and funeral service education.
Jefferson State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Jefferson State Community College Admissions
In order to be admitted to Jefferson State Community College, applicants need to provide proof of graduation from an accredited high school or a GED transcript and certificate of completion. If the student did not complete high school at an accredited institution, a diploma and an ACT composite score of 16 or higher must be provided. Another alternative for admission is presenting an Alabama Occupational Diploma and an ACT composite score of 16 or hire.
Students must also prove Alabama residency in order to qualify for in-state tuition and scholarships.
Placement tests are also necessary to ensure enrollment in appropriate classes. Admitted students must submit to the COMPASS placement test or other evaluations as deemed necessary.
Although the school has rolling admissions deadlines, students are advised to submit their materials well in advance of their desired start date.
Jefferson State Community College Financial Aid
Jefferson State Community College offers its students many financial aid options, and over half of all students receive some form of financial aid. The first step of the process involves completion of the standard FAFSA form and documentary support. After these materials have been used to determine that financial need exists, eligible students are awarded a package that includes elements such as federal grants, student loans, work-study jobs, and need- and merit-based scholarships. Jefferson State Community College offers its students more than 20 full-tuition scholarships in areas ranging from athletics to student government.
Although the school’s financial aid process works on a rolling deadline basis, applications submitted prior to May 1 receive priority consideration.
Jefferson State Community College Students
With a majority of students attending Jefferson State Community College full-time, the campus offers a full slate of activities and organizations that make campus life lively and vibrant. Popular clubs and groups include the African-American Society , the Jefferson State Ambassadors, the Art and Animation Guild, the Association of Clinical Laboratory Technician Students, Campus Ministries, several honor societies, and student government.
Most students attending the school are in the traditional post-high school age bracket, although adult attendance is higher in the professional certificate programs. The school offers no on-campus housing, but there are many nearby housing facilities targeted towards students in the greater Birmingham area.
Jefferson State Community College Athletics
The Jefferson State Community College Pioneers participate in the NJCAA and the Alabama Community College Conference. Baseball and softball are particularly popular activities on campus.
Information Summary
Ranks 2499th overall and 46th in Alabama
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
45.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,432 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 40% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,504 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Birmingham, AL 35215-3098
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,541 (45,777 urban / 764 rural) |
| Households | 18,182 (2.55 people per house) |
| Families | 12,904 (3.04 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 18,942 |
| Pop. — Asian | 257 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 305 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 26,919 |
| Pop. — Other | 547 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Jefferson State Community College?
Ranks 3662nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,130 | $2,130 | $4,260 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $930 | $930 | $930 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $71 | $71 | $142 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,432 | $4,432 | $6,562 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,950 | $14,950 | $17,080 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,228 | $8,228 | $10,358 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,448  $3,060 |
$2,448  $3,060 |
$4,152  $5,190 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,136  $1,372 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,816  $6,722 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,952  $3,796 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,952  $3,796 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Jefferson State Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Jefferson State Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Jefferson State Community College Ranks 4729th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,077 | 285 |  32% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,279 | 64 |  7% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,847 | 123 |  14% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,244 | 171 |  19% |
| Any financial aid type | 551 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Jefferson State Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 50 | 55 | 105 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 332 | 1,043 | 1,375 |
Hispanic | 45 | 67 | 112 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 67 | 125 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | 12 | 26 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,283 | 3,365 | 5,648 |
Race Unknown | 49 | 64 | 113 |
| Total | 2,831 | 4,673 | 7,504 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Jefferson State Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 124 | 149 | |
| 39 | 58 | 97 | |
| 22 | 53 | 75 | |
| 2 | 70 | 72 | |
| 19 | 28 | 47 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Jefferson State Community College Ranks 1988th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $49,718 ($52,803 male / $48,378 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 142 (43 male / 99 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 331 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,425,905 |
Jefferson State Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Jefferson State Community College, less formally known as Jeff State, is a two-year community college located in northeastern Birmingham, Alabama. While the public perception of community colleges remains negative, these institutions enable countless students a chance to earn credits in order to transfer over to larger Universities who otherwise would not have had such opportunities. Jeff State is known for Math, Science, and Building Science departments which rival those of regional universities in difficulty.
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about 1 year ago
Charlene Parsley cggoode ((at)) bhamcityschools dot org
The math tutoring provided is during a limited schedule not accessable to day time working students. Though (some of)the math instructors are paid by the students through tuition, they do not TEACH the students and the calculus text used by the instructor has the worst rating of texts thereby making it impossible for the students to teach themselves. This results in unnecessary wasted funds and frustration as well as withdrawels from required courses. I guess those who CAN teach get jobs providing free and equitable education and those who CAN'T get jobs as "instructors" stealing from students at Community Colleges!What has become of accountablilty?Potential math students Beware!!
over 2 years ago
Lisa Terry lisa dot terry ((at)) bellsouth dot com
I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A GED FOR A FRIEND OF MINE TOOK IT IN THE SPRING OF 1989. HE DOES NOT HAVE E-MAIL ACCESS.