Virginia College-Jackson (Closed 2017)

  • Virginia College in Jackson offers the benefits of small class sizes and flexible schedules, allowing you to earn the education you want at a time that?s most convenient for you. Financial planning is available for those who qualify and career placement and job assistance continues past graduation, continuing Virginia College in Jackson?s commitment to our students?future success. Virginia College in Jackson is a Mississippi college that offers a wide variety of programs, resulting in both diplomas and associate degrees in such diverse fields as office management, network engineering, health and medical, criminal justice, and cosmetology. Virginia College specializes in providing the education and training demanded by a competitive job market, leading to exciting opportunities for graduates.

School Highlights

Virginia College-Jackson served 395 students (76% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

Virginia College-Jackson
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
130 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
395 students
3,770 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
300 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Students
95 students
1,384 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
300 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
300 students
2,386 students
% Black
1%
39%
% Unknown races
99%
2%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$30,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition Fees
$13,932
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,932
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,331
$6,956
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$4,251
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Virginia College-Jackson cost?
Virginia College-Jackson's tuition is approximately $13,932 for In-State students and $13,932 for Out-State students.

Recent Articles

Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Learn how a full required course can delay graduation, how to navigate waitlists, and how to find approved alternatives that protect your community college degree timeline and financial aid eligibility.
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Understand how catalog years determine community college graduation requirements, how enrollment breaks and major changes affect eligibility, and what to verify before choosing courses or switching to a newer catalog.
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
Learn what happens when your community college discontinues your program before graduation, including teach-out options, credit transfers, financial aid implications, student protections, and practical steps to finish your degree successfully.

Did You Know?

For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Blue Cliff College-Gulfport. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

Quick Links