Jackson College

  • Jackson Community College offers affordable, career-oriented and transferable higher education at each of its student friendly locations. JCC offers several locations to serve South Central Michigan including Jackson, Hillsdale.

School Highlights

Jackson College serves 5,086 students (26% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 5,086 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,704
  • Out-state tuition: $6,024
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
Jackson College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
69 staff
70 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Jackson College has grown by 22% over five years.
The Jackson College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,086 students
2,473 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
74:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,347 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
3,739 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,086 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,347 students
961 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,739 students
1,658 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
392 students
114 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
69%
60%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
13%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
16%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$30,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,704 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,024 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 46% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,704
$4,930
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,024
$6,838
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,167
$11,915
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,059
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • JCC was founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928 and operated as a division of the Jackson Union School District, sharing lab and library facilities with the high school. In 1962, Jackson County voters created Jackson Community College as a distinct entity; in 1964, they passed a charter millage that still funds the College today. Rapid enrollment and program growth in the 1960s spurred JCC to build a new campus on its present site. Today, the College owns more than 500 acres and sits on a scenic suburban site six miles south of the city of Jackson, with extension centers in Lenawee and Hillsdale counties. An integral educational and economic force in the Jackson-Lenawee-Hillsdale communities, JCC operates on a $27 million general fund budget. JCC has 94 full-time faculty (90 percent have postgraduate degrees in their field). 228 full-time personnel are employed at JCC, 6% fewer than one year ago. An additional 278 people work part-time. JCC has enjoyed continuous accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1933, the first year of eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jackson College cost?
Jackson College's tuition is approximately $4,704 for In-State students and $6,024 for Out-State students.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 5,086 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,704
  • Out-state tuition: $6,024
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,930 per year for in-state students and $6,838 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,806 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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