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Information Summary
Ranks 2557th for total enrollment
| Admission
Success rate |
80% |
|---|---|
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,065 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Jackson, MS
| Total Population | 23,989 (23,633 urban / 356 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,592 (2.24 people per house) |
| Families | 6,640 (2.81 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,072 |
| Pop. — Asian | 411 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 53 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,484 |
| Pop. — Other | 106 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 211 (28 male / 183 female) |
| Admitted | 168 (21 male / 147 female) |
| Admission rate | 80% |
| First-time Enrollment | 168 (21 male / 147 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 168 (21 male / 147 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,065 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Virginia College-Jackson use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo |  |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Virginia College-Jackson accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,050 | 961 |  90% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,012 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Virginia College-Jackson?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 214 | 647 | 861 |
Hispanic | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 5 | 5 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 46 | 137 | 183 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 266 | 799 | 1,065 |
Most Popular Programs
Virginia College-Jackson has over 25 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 1040 | $23,560 | N/A |
| 2 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 1080 | $14,635 | N/A |
| 3 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1080 | $23,815 | N/A |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1560 | $14,850 | N/A |
| 5 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1452 | $30,575 | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Virginia College-Jackson.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 74 | |
| N/A | 53 | 53 | |
| N/A | 35 | 35 | |
| 1 | 25 | 26 | |
| 2 | 23 | 25 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $1,443 ($1,573 male / $1,398 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 31 (8 male / 23 female) |
| Total Benefits | $314,271 |
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