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As the state's largest two-year, comprehensive community and technical college, Jefferson offers a wide-range of programs and services to meet your needs wherever you are in life. Jefferson is committed to serving students through outstanding faculty, small classes, flexible schedules and e Learning programs, and a challenging learning environment. We also offer numerous opportunities to students, faculty, staff and the community for professional and cultural enrichment....

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Jefferson community college
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County	Jefferson County, KY	-
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	4,759 students	1,029 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	9,472 students	1,461 students
Total Enrollment	14,231 students	2,225 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	77%	78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	33%	46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,958	$2,847
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	67%	29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$1,014	$1,273
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$1,455	$1,150
% Students Receiving Loans	13%	38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$3,036	$3,143

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Jefferson Community College, founded in 1968 in downtown Louisville with expansion to locations in southwest Jefferson County, Carroll County, and Shelby County, is the largest public, comprehensive community college under the governance of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). As a member of the KCTCS Jefferson District, which includes Jefferson Community College and Jefferson Technical College, the College is committed to providing access to educational services and lifelong learning opportunities and to promoting economic growth and development.
The College also offers access to distance learning programs through Kentucky Virtual University (KYVU) and other providers. Through these programs and courses, Jefferson Community College awards associate degrees, certificates and continuing education units consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution. In addition, student and academic support services are designed to help students accomplish academic and career goals.
The college offers associate degrees, pre-baccalaureate education, diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.
Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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posted on May 15, 2010 at 04:56:45 am
If you ever wanted to get into the Louisville theatre scene, this may be your best chance as 15 theatre companies will take part in the 2010 unified auditions on May 22. The Theatre Alliance of Louisville unified auditions will take place at Jefferson Community College's Howard Building, located at the corner of First and Gray streets in downtown Louisville. Those wishing to audition can sign up ...
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