- There are 6 community colleges in Jefferson County, Alabama, serving 15,233 students.
- Jefferson County, AL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.66 (view national diversity statistics).
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 28:1.
Jefferson County Community Colleges
- College Location Students
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Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 309 students -
ITT Technical Institute-BessemerPivate, for profit6270 Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)497-5700 500 students -
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)853-1200 8,516 students -
1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)428-6391n/astudents -
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)925-2515 3,090 students -
488 Palisades Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)802-1200 2,818 students
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