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Jones County Junior College

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS · Town · 3,535 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Jones College (historically Jones County Junior College) in Ellisville, Mississippi, is highly regarded as one of the state's premier community colleges, best known for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities and its top-tier Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and career-technical programs. Students enjoy a vibrant, active campus culture that closely mirrors a traditional four-year university experience, complete with competitive NJCAA Bobcat athletics, diverse student organizations, and a renowned fine arts department. A major distinguishing feature of the school is the Charles Pickering Honors Institute, which provides high-achieving students with rigorous academics, exclusive travel opportunities, and generous scholarships. Ultimately, Jones stands out for providing a highly supportive, picturesque, and affordable collegiate environment that serves as an excellent launchpad for future success.


Wikipedia:Jones College is a public community college in Ellisville, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and serves its eight-county district consisting of Clarke, Covington, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Perry, Smith, and Wayne Counties.

Location
Ellisville, MS, 39437 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
127 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,670
Out-of-state COA
$15,670
Avg net price
$6,048
Room & board
$5,830
In-state tuition
$4,806
Out-of-state tuition
$6,806
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,645
$30–48k
$5,537
$48–75k
$6,855
$75–110k
$9,991
$110k+
$10,931
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$29,640
Median earnings (10yr)
$33,377
Median debt
$6,291
Monthly loan payment
$67
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,500$7,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$11,314
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
26
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$20,661
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
3%
Black
35%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
79%
Avg faculty salary
$6,292/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,767
Federal loan rate
8%

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