Jones County Junior College

900 S Court St, Ellisville, MS, 39437
Tel: (601)477-4000
Public | 5,290 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Jones County Junior College serves 5,290 students (77% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Jones County Junior College is the only community colleges within Jones County, MS.

School Overview:
Jones County Junior College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 192 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 5,290 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:28 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 4,071 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,219 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,320 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,320 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Jones County Junior College has served its students and the Southeast Mississippi area well since its early beginnings as an agricultural high school in 1911.
  • Over the years Jones has enjoyed a great deal of success and gained national attention for its programs. This is due in large part to the high quality students who select Jones as their college. Jones continues to attract the best students, both young and old, traditional and non-traditional. With a motivated, well-trained faculty and debt-free facilities, we feel we have a winning combination for anyone seeking higher education.
  • Jones County Junior College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Vocational Certificates.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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