Jefferson Community and Technical College

101 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
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jefferson.kctcs.edu
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  • As the state's largest two-year, comprehensive community and technical college, Jefferson offers a wide-range of programs and services to meet your needs wherever you are in life. Jefferson is committed to serving students through outstanding faculty, small classes, flexible schedules and e Learning programs, and a challenging learning environment. We also offer numerous opportunities to students, faculty, staff and the community for professional and cultural enrichment.

School Highlights

Jefferson Community and Technical College serves 12,560 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.

Top Rankings

Jefferson Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 558 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Jefferson Community and Technical College(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty558 staff228 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Jefferson Community and Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Jefferson Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment12,560 students3,458 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:115:1
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# Full-Time Students3,060 students1,264 students
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# Part-Time Students9,500 students2,194 students
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% Asian
4%
2%
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% Hispanic
10%
5%
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% Black
21%
9%
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% White
57%
78%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score0.620.38
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College Completion Rate
17%
35%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,400$29,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,704 is more than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,536 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,704$3,629
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,536$12,449
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%98%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,948$12,168
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,264$6,250
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Jefferson Community College, founded in 1968 in downtown Louisville with expansion to locations in southwest Jefferson County, Carroll County, and Shelby County, is the largest public, comprehensive community college under the governance of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). As a member of the KCTCS Jefferson District, which includes Jefferson Community College and Jefferson Technical College, the College is committed to providing access to educational services and lifelong learning opportunities and to promoting economic growth and development. The College also offers access to distance learning programs through Kentucky Virtual University (KYVU) and other providers. Through these programs and courses, Jefferson Community College awards associate degrees, certificates and continuing education units consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution. In addition, student and academic support services are designed to help students accomplish academic and career goals. The college offers associate degrees, pre-baccalaureate education, diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Jefferson Community and Technical College is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville (3.7 miles away).
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    2,126 students | 3.70 Mi1031 Zorn Avenue , Suite 400
    Louisville, KY 40207
    (502) 410-6200     3.702,126
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  • Sullivan University
    Private for-profit
    3,318 students | 5.00 Mi3101 Bardstown Rd
    Louisville, KY 40205
    (502) 456-6504     5.003,318
  • Ivy Tech Community College-South Central
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  • ATA College
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    Louisville, KY 40223
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 12,560 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,704
  • Out-state tuition: $12,536
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
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