JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.jeffersonstate.edu
About: Jefferson State leads the way in providing excellence in
education and value. Each year Jefferson State serves more than
14,000 students at campuses in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and
Chilton Counties. Jefferson State offers more than 120 university
transfer programs, 33 career programs, numerous certificate
programs, and dual enrollment classes. A wide selection of
online courses is also available to help students learn at their
convenience.
Number of students: 8,704 (Fall 2019)
Student/faculty ratio: 21:1
Academics: Jefferson State offers many transfer, career, and
professional programs. Approximately 60 percent of Jefferson
State students transfer to a four-year university. Career programs
include nursing, culinary arts, manufacturing technology, EMS,
physical therapy assistant, radiologic technology, veterinary
technology, respiratory technology, welding, child development,
funeral science, and much more.
Cost of Attendance:
In-State Tuition & Fees: : $3,936/year ($164 per credit hour)
Campus Life: Jefferson State offers award-winning student
groups, organizations, honor societies, professional organizations,
and athletics. Students can easily get involved on campus and
discover the right organization for their development.
Jefferson State also holds festive events throughout the year.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 38%
Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Cool Factors:
• Jefferson State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter at the
Shelby-Hoover Campus recently earned the top international
“Most Distinguished Chapter” award for 2020 out of more than
1,300 chapters worldwide.
• With more than 250 nursing graduates each year, Jefferson
State is the leading producer of graduates with associate degrees
in nursing in Alabama.
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