- Jackson Community College offers affordable, career-oriented and transferable higher education at each of its student friendly locations. JCC offers several locations to serve South Central Michigan including Jackson, Hillsdale.
School Highlights
Jackson College serves 5,895 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,895 students
- In-state tuition: $4,704
- Out-state tuition: $6,024
- Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Jackson College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 236 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Jackson College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
236 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Jackson College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Jackson College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,895 students
2,154 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,116 students
878 students
# Part-Time Students
4,779 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
589 students
225 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,116 students
889 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,779 students
1,714 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
392 students
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
69%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
13%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1633%
0.2071%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,704 is less than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 49% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,024 is less than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has declined by 49% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,704
$4,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,024
$6,896
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,167
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,059
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- JCC was founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928 and operated as a division of the Jackson Union School District, sharing lab and library facilities with the high school. In 1962, Jackson County voters created Jackson Community College as a distinct entity; in 1964, they passed a charter millage that still funds the College today. Rapid enrollment and program growth in the 1960s spurred JCC to build a new campus on its present site. Today, the College owns more than 500 acres and sits on a scenic suburban site six miles south of the city of Jackson, with extension centers in Lenawee and Hillsdale counties. An integral educational and economic force in the Jackson-Lenawee-Hillsdale communities, JCC operates on a $27 million general fund budget. JCC has 94 full-time faculty (90 percent have postgraduate degrees in their field). 228 full-time personnel are employed at JCC, 6% fewer than one year ago. An additional 278 people work part-time. JCC has enjoyed continuous accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1933, the first year of eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jackson College cost?
Jackson College's tuition is approximately $4,704 for In-State students and $6,024 for Out-State students.
What is Jackson College's ranking?
Jackson College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Jackson College is Baker College of Jackson (7.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Baker College of Jackson
Private, non-profit
2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 789-6123
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 789-6123
7.9 miles
| 1,937 students
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing
Private for-profit
3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 318-3330
37.3 miles
| 288 students
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3300
38.6 miles
| 20,205 students
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Private for-profit
331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 349-9343
39.4 miles
| 889 students
610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-1957
40.1 miles
| 13,224 students
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