- 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 2,319 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,319 students
- In-state tuition: $4,752
- Out-state tuition: $9,504
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Jefferson Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1961
Campus Size
90 acres
Total Faculty
69 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Jefferson Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Jefferson Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,319 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,145 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,174 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,319 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,145 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,174 students
495 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
294 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,752 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,504 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has grown by 67% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,752
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,504
$10,299
Tuition Notes
$5,448 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,887
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,740
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballVolleyball
School Mascot
Cannoneers
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
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Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
Source: 2025 (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.
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Jefferson Community College is SUNY College of Technology at Canton (56.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-7011
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-7011
56.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,861 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 95% In-state tuition: $7,070 Out-state tuition: $11,900 Minority enrollment: 33%
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Private not-for-profit
7805 Oswego Rd
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 652-6500
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 652-6500
57.4 miles
Enrollment: 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Private-state tuition: $15,949 Minority enrollment: 56%
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse
Private, non-profit
953 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 472-6603
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 472-6603
65.2 miles
Enrollment: 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $16,329 Minority enrollment: 57%
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
206 Prospect Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-5040
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-5040
65.5 miles
Enrollment: 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $18,000 Minority enrollment: 29%
Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital
Private not-for-profit
5000 Brittonfield Parkway
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 470-7481
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 470-7481
66.5 miles
Enrollment: 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 78% Private-state tuition: $10,287 Minority enrollment: 29%
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