- Jackson State Community College provides accessible learning opportunities and services to a diverse student population and community. The College enhances quality of life by offering associate degrees, certificates, and enrichment courses as preparation for further higher education and for career entry or advancement.
School Highlights
Jackson State Community College serves 3,518 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,518 students
- In-state tuition: $3,804
- Out-state tuition: $14,868
- Acceptance Rate: 56%
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Jackson State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Jackson State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
111 staff
38 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Jackson State Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Jackson State Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,518 students
1,083 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
1,893 students
416 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,625 students
667 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,518 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,893 students
378 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,625 students
739 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
21%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
67%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
65%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$39,715
$41,480
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,804 is less than the state average of $5,176. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,868 is less than the state average of $15,746. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,804
$5,176
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,868
$15,746
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
93%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
56%
95%
ACT Composite
19
19
ACT English
18
19
ACT Math
17
18
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Jackson State Community College is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), which was created in 1972 by the General Assembly as the governing body of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. Quality, affordable, convenient education is offered to residents of 14 West Tennessee counties including Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Madison, McNairy and Weakley. JSCC has campuses in Madison, Henderson, and Hardin counties. In addition, in fall 2001 courses were offered at community-based teaching sites in Milan, Bolivar, Brownsville, Henderson, Jackson and Savannah. You can choose from 24 concentration areas to earn the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from the College/University Transfer program. Nearly one half of our students transfer on to four-year schools. Choose from 15 majors within Associate of Applied Science degree programs for students who want to enter the job market directly from Jackson State. In addition, three degrees are also available completely online through the Regents On-line Degree program: Associate of Applied Science in Professional Studies Concentration in Information Technology, Associate of Arts in General Studies (University Parallel), Associate of Science in General Studies (University Parallel). Technical Certificates are offered in Emergency Medical Technology Certificates and Manufacturing Technology Certificates. Career Advancement Certificates are also available in Manufacturing Technology and Electro-Mechanical Technology. Jackson State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Level 1 Associate degree. Career programs in the Health Sciences are accredited by agencies recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jackson State Community College cost?
Jackson State Community College's tuition is approximately $3,804 for In-State students and $14,868 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Jackson State Community College?
The acceptance rate of Jackson State Community College is 56%, which is lower than the state average of 95%.
What is Jackson State Community College's ranking?
Jackson State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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