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Virginia College-Jackson
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Information Summary
Ranks 2415th overall and 27th in Mississippi
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
46.8 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
81% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
38 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / 65% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,025 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Jackson, MS 39206-4026
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,321 (28,321 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 10,566 (2.63 people per house) |
| Families | 6,990 (3.23 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 23,738 |
| Pop. — Asian | 225 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 93 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 4,386 |
| Pop. — Other | 131 |
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 |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 263 (34 male / 229 female) |
| Admitted | 212 (27 male / 185 female) |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| First-time Enrollment | 212 (27 male / 185 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 212 (27 male / 185 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,025 |
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 |
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?
Virginia College-Jackson Ranks 3837th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,823 | 684 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,014 | 686 | |
| Any financial aid type | 701 |
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 | 229 | 674 | 903 |
Hispanic | N/A | 3 | 3 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 17 | 102 | 119 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 246 | 779 | 1,025 |
Most Popular Programs
Virginia College-Jackson has over 19 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 1040 | $26,880 | N/A |
| 2 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 1080 | $13,440 | N/A |
| 3 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1080 | $26,880 | N/A |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1560 | $14,850 | N/A |
| 5 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1452 | $28,512 | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Virginia College-Jackson.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 59 | 62 | |
| 9 | 22 | 31 | |
| N/A | 26 | 26 | |
| 3 | 23 | 26 | |
| N/A | 24 | 24 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Virginia College-Jackson Ranks 4283rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $1,440 ($1,573 male / $1,398 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 25 (6 male / 19 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 32 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $261,825 |













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