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Jefferson Community College

1220 Coffeen St
Watertown, NY 13601

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Jefferson Community College Photo #1 - Jefferson's Residence Hall - East Hall.

Jefferson Community College Photo #2 - Jefferson's new Collaborative Learning Center building.

Jefferson Community College is one of 64 campuses--and one of 30 community colleges--which comprise the State University of New York (SUNY) system; it is the only institution of higher education whose campus is within a 50 mile radius of the city of Watertown, NY.

School Highlights

Jefferson Community College serves 2,658 students (54% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 2,658 students
In-state tuition: $4,752
Out-state tuition: $9,504
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 21%
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 252 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Jefferson Community College

(NY) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

252 staff

158 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Jefferson Community College has declined by 10% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.

The Jefferson Community College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,658 students

1,460 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,431 students

869 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,227 students

591 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

197 students

428 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,431 students

869 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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25 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,227 students

642 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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42 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

294 students

382 students

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% Asian

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% Hispanic

23%

% Black

17%

% White

79%

43%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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0.36

0.72

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

28%

30%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

1.55%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$33,400

$35,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,752 is less than the state average of $5,961. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,504 is less than the state average of $10,369. The out-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,752

$5,961

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$9,504

$10,369

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

89%

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,887

$13,841

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,740

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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72%

SAT Reading

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475

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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485

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
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Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

The College offers 17 A.A.S. career curricula, 15 transfer A.A. or A.S. curricula and 9 certificate programs. Along with its credit bearing programs, the College offers a variety of workshops, seminars and workforce training opportunities. Cultural events, open to the public, routinely include film and theatrical events, lectures, seminars, and art exhibitions. Personal, academic, and vocational counseling are provided to both students and the community. The College is supervised by the State University of New York and sponsored by Jefferson County. Its service area is largely rural, with agriculture and tourism the dominant industries. The College campus, located near Interstate Highway 81 on the western boundary of the City of Watertown, consists of eight permanent buildings, athletic fields and ample parking for its commuter student body. Technology plays an important role in supporting the educational process at the College. There are 5 instructional computer classrooms and one open computer resource center which are all connected to a campus-wide network. Faculty and staff have access to the same campus-wide network from their offices for application and information sharing as well as electronic mail and Internet access. In addition to its Middle States accreditation, the College is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is a member of the Sevicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) and the Servicemembers Opportunity College Associate Degree Network (SOCAD). Jefferson is a founding member of the higher educational consortium, SUNY Colleges in the North Country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jefferson Community College cost?

Jefferson Community College's tuition is approximately $4,752 for In-State students and $9,504 for Out-State students.

What sports does Jefferson Community College offer?

Jefferson Community College offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

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Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 2,658 students
In-state tuition: $4,752
Out-state tuition: $9,504
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 21%
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,961 per year for in-state students and $10,369 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,555 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in New York is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.