Jefferson community college
School Notes Overview:
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....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| 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 | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 9,472 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 14,231 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 33% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,958 | $2,845 |
| % 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 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 13% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,036 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- 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.
In the News:
- ACROSS THE RIVER: Calendar of Events (November 2009) (The Evening News and the Tribune)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 02:07:05 am
Updated Nov. 7 - ACROSS THE RIVER: Calendar of Events (October 2009) (The Evening News and the Tribune)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 02:21:51 am
Updated Sept. 22 - Chomp shirt debuts to mixed reviews (The Louisville Cardinal)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 11:08:29 pm
When Justin Thurman, a freshman psychology major in the Jefferson Community College-University of Louisville Ultra program, picked up his season football tickets, the unexpected bonus elicited a look of surprise, rather than appreciation. - Jefferson Community College Cancels Agent Testing (The Kentucky Post)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 04:45:22 pm
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Because of flood damage at Jefferson Community College, the Kentucky Department of Insurance has canceled all scheduled insurance examinations for the rest of this week. - Decision Expected On Future Of Former Downtown Hotel (WLKY Louisville)
posted on August 4, 2009 at 11:12:48 am
Wayside Christian Mission Bought The Foreclosed Hotel For $10 Million
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Near By Schools:
- Mid-america College Of Funeral Service - 35 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
- Louisville Technical Institute - 557 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
- Spencerian College - 1,180 students - 6.0 mi. away - view location
- Brown Mackie College-louisville - 335 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
- Daymar College-louisville - 499 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
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