Jefferson Community and Technical College

109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • As the state's largest two-year, comprehensive community and technical college, Jefferson offers a wide-range of programs and services to meet your needs wherever you are in life. Jefferson is committed to serving students through outstanding faculty, small classes, flexible schedules and e Learning programs, and a challenging learning environment. We also offer numerous opportunities to students, faculty, staff and the community for professional and cultural enrichment.

School Highlights

Jefferson Community and Technical College serves 16,918 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 16,918 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,704
  • Out-state tuition: $12,536
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Jefferson Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 558 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Jefferson Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
558 staff
232 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Jefferson Community and Technical College has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 22:1 over five years.
The Jefferson Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,918 students
3,741 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
3,866 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
13,052 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
169 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,866 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,052 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
21%
10%
% White
56%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,400
$29,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,704 is more than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,536 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,704
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,536
$12,449
Tuition Notes
$189 per credit hour for Resident Students, $260 per credit hour for Nonresident Students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,241
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,879
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Jefferson Community College, founded in 1968 in downtown Louisville with expansion to locations in southwest Jefferson County, Carroll County, and Shelby County, is the largest public, comprehensive community college under the governance of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). As a member of the KCTCS Jefferson District, which includes Jefferson Community College and Jefferson Technical College, the College is committed to providing access to educational services and lifelong learning opportunities and to promoting economic growth and development. The College also offers access to distance learning programs through Kentucky Virtual University (KYVU) and other providers. Through these programs and courses, Jefferson Community College awards associate degrees, certificates and continuing education units consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution. In addition, student and academic support services are designed to help students accomplish academic and career goals. The college offers associate degrees, pre-baccalaureate education, diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jefferson Community and Technical College cost?
Jefferson Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,704 for In-State students and $12,536 for Out-State students.
What is Jefferson Community and Technical College's ranking?
Jefferson Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Community and Technical College located?
Jefferson Community and Technical College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Louisville, KY.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 16,918 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,704
  • Out-state tuition: $12,536
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Jefferson County, KY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Jefferson County, KY is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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