Top Jefferson County Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Jefferson County, Alabama, serving 12,602 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 79% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 30:1.
Top Jefferson County Community Colleges (2020)
- College Location Students
- 280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 425 students - Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 571 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
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