Jefferson Davis Community College
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Jefferson Davis Community College , one of the public two-year colleges of the Alabama College System, provides accessible quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life for the college service area....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Escambia County, AL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 613 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 467 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,080 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 128 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 32% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,185 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 45% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,457 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 23% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,266 | $1,147 |
School Notes:
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Jefferson Davis Community College is a comprehensive community college with campuses in Brewton and Atmore offering students a unique educational experience. Class sizes are small, allowing faculty to provide personalized instruction and hands-on training. The College is committed to providing access to the latest information technology.
The Brewton campus, located at 220 Alco Drive, is naturally beautiful with acres of hardwoods and longleaf pines and a picturesque setting reminiscent of colonial Williamsburg. The campus provides students with traditional classrooms and laboratories, student housing, a gymnasium and playing fields, a performing arts center, and miles of walking trails. On-campus housing affords students the opportunity to experience independent living with all the benefits and security of small-town life.
Jefferson Davis Community College offers a variety of instructional programs including academic transfer, technical and vocational programs, developmental education, adult education and GED classes, continuing education for personal enrichment, and training for business and industry.
Extracurricular activities include athletic events, plays, musical productions, the Blueberry Festival, guest speakers, and other special programs throughout the year. Several student organizations are available such as the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, the Student Government Association, and various religious associations. Students at JDCC have the added benefit of an extremely active Honors Program, awarding up to 30 scholarships per year.
Jefferson Davis Community College offers a comprehensive financial aid package for students who attend. Financial aid comes in the form of federal as well as institutional funds.
- Profile last updated: 03/19/2009.
In the News:
- Businessman Peacock seeks state Senate seat (The Brewton Standard)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 02:30:04 pm
Atmore business owner Jeff Peacock has announced his candidacy as a Republican for Alabama State Senate, District 22. Peacock discussed his campaign platform with a crowd of supporters at David’s Catfish House. - Peacock makes run official (The Atmore Advance)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 08:22:42 am
A group of area residents gathered Monday evening at David’s Catfish House to support Atmore businessman Jeff Peacock who officially announced his candidacy for the District 22 Senate seat. - Officials seek to ease tension over Jay incident (The Brewton Standard)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 01:16:44 pm
Even as shooting victim GeTyron “Gus” Benjamin was laid to rest Thursday, officials continued to try to diffuse tension between two communities caught in the middle of the incident that took his life. - ON TAP (The Brewton Standard)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 06:23:53 am
• JDCC at Faulkner State, 2 p.m. - 'ABBA' concert ends Council of the Arts season (The Brewton Standard)
posted on March 8, 2010 at 03:41:37 pm
The Brewton Council of the Arts is planning a season-ending show expected to bring audiences to their feet and set hands to clapping with the presentation of Abbamania Tuesday night.
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