For the 2023-24 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 11,964 students in Jefferson County County, Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top Ranked Jefferson County Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
| 615 students
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
| 8,526 students
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
| 2,823 students
1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6391
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6391
| 0 students
Community Colleges in Jefferson County, AL (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
6270 Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Jefferson County, AL?
There are 4 community colleges serving 11,964 students in Jefferson County, AL.
How diverse are community college in Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County, AL community college are approximately 43% minority students (majority Black).
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