Jones County Junior College
Tel:
(601) 477-4000
- Jones County Junior College is an open-door, two-year institution granting Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Vocational Certificates; its purpose is to provide programs and support services consistent with the ideals of a democratic society to meet the educational needs of students and communities in the Jones County Junior College District.
School Highlights
Jones County Junior College serves 4,496 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Jones County Junior College | (MS) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 199 staff | 143 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Jones County Junior College has served its students and the Southeast Mississippi area well since its early beginnings as an agricultural high school in 1911. Over the years Jones has enjoyed a great deal of success and gained national attention for its programs. This is due in large part to the high quality students who select Jones as their college. Jones continues to attract the best students, both young and old, traditional and non-traditional. With a motivated, well-trained faculty and debt-free facilities, we feel we have a winning combination for anyone seeking higher education. Jones County Junior College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Vocational Certificates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Jones County Junior College is Pearl River Community College (56.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,836 students | 56.20 Mi101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000 56.204,836 - 8,950 students | 56.80 Mi51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122 56.808,950 - 2,603 students | 59.00 Mi15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111 59.002,603 - 3,494 students | 59.40 Mi910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241 59.403,494 - 3,094 students | 61.60 Mi1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101 61.603,094
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