Jamestown Business College
School Notes Overview:
Since 1886 Jamestown Business College has been dedicated to providing students with outstanding career-oriented associate degree and certificate programs. This tradition continues into the 21st century with programs of study offering a quality business education and the technical skills needed in today's workplace....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Chautauqua County, NY | - |
| 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 | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 256 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 9 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 265 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 73% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,477 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 76% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,115 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,670 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 67% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,970 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- JBC is a private college with about 300 students, just the right size for personalized faculty support and small classes. JBC graduates are skilled in fields of marketing and management, information technology, entrepreneurship, accounting, medical, legal, or general administrative assisting.
- The college offers degree and non-degree programs that develop professional competencies for business careers and provide a general education to contribute to the intellectual and emotional growth of each student. The various programs meet student needs and the demands of the area community.
- The campus consists of three connected buildings, a modern two-level structure housing computer labs and classrooms, an administrative building with staff and faculty offices and a classic, historic mansion built around 1900 with classrooms and a student lounge.
- JBC's location in Jamestown, New York, offers students a wide array of cultural, recreational, and sports activities with a hometown atmosphere unique to a small city. With convenient schedules to fit busy lifestyles, affordability, and career placement, JBC offers the perfect mix for a rewarding and successful college experience.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Man Faces Unlawful Contact Charges (The Post-Journal)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 04:22:43 am
WARREN - A Jamestown resident is facing charges in the city and in Pennsylvania after he allegedly had inappropriate electronic contact with several underage girls via the Internet and through his cell phone. - Business people/ Hires, promotions and honors (The Buffalo News)
posted on February 28, 2010 at 11:58:26 am
Five Star Bank promoted Barbara L. Henderson to vice president. Henderson joined the bank in 1979 in the Consumer Loan Department, before her promotion to supervisor of the consumer loan clerks. She also served as a commercial loan underwriter and a small business loan officer prior to her current position, SBA administrator, which she began in 2000. - New director of Human Resources named (The Bona Venture)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 11:54:59 pm
University officials announced their appointment of Anne Ciolek as human resources director on Tuesday. Ciolek had served as the interim director of human resources since April 16, 2009. - Roseland Repairs (The Post-Journal)
posted on February 22, 2010 at 05:37:43 am
Roseland Park has only a few neglected and unsafe pieces of equipment left on which children can play. Weeds have overgrown and devoured the hillside that is the backdrop for the once loved playground. Yet this park in the city of Jamestown has not been forgotten by Paula Hofgren. A SAFETY HAZARD TO CHILDREN Mrs. - Shelley Johnson, Michael Zimmerman (Erie Times-News)
posted on February 7, 2010 at 05:09:01 am
Shelley Lynn Johnson, daughter of Larry and Mary Johnson of Sugar Grove, is engaged to Michael Christopher Zimmerman, son of Tom and Nancy Zimmerman of North East. The couple plans a June 19, 2010, wedding at Interfaith Chapel.
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