Jones County Junior College

900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437-0000

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 4,455 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Jones County Junior College is the only community colleges within Jones County, MS.
The nearest community college is Antonelli College-Hattiesburg (18.90 miles away).

The student population of 4,455 has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,455 students	2,966 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	22:1

# Full-Time Students	3,698 students	2,344 students

# Part-Time Students	757 students	622 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	885	593

% Hispanic	-	1%

% Black	27%	36%

% White	71%	58%

% Two or more races	1%	1%


Diversity Score	0.42	0.53

College Completion Rate	30%	27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$31,100	$30,000

The public in-state tuition of $2,722 is less than the state average of $3,781. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,722 is less than the state average of $5,574. The out-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,722	$3,781

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,722	$5,574

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	87%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$5,584	$7,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,251	$4,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.