Jamestown Business College
- 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 Highlights
Jamestown Business College serves 305 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Jamestown Business College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.
Jamestown Business College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Jamestown Business College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Jamestown Business College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
305 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
295 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
10 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
13%
24%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
68%
39%
% Two or more races
8%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.74
College Completion Rate
50%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,000 is less than the state average of $16,522. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,000
$16,522
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,466
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,518
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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