Jefferson State Community College

Jefferson State Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Birmingham, Alabama. Jefferson State was founded in 1965 and now enrolls around 8,526 students a year, including 8,526 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Jefferson State! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Jefferson State students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Jefferson State, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Jefferson State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Jefferson State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Jefferson State on the Student Life page.

2021 Jefferson State Facts At-A-Glance
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Is Jefferson State a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Jefferson State offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Jefferson State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 51% of students who start at Jefferson State come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Jefferson State Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Jefferson State's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $1.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $2,101 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Jefferson State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Jefferson State. Based on this information, how does Jefferson State sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Jefferson State a good school for you?

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Where is Jefferson State?

Jefferson State is located in the suburban setting of Birmingham, Alabama.

If you want to see Jefferson State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 79 to Birmingham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Jefferson State and Birmingham are like without leaving home.

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