Jackson College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	398
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
On-time graduation rate	15%

Located in Jackson, Michigan, Jackson College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Jackson College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Jackson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Jackson College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jackson College is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,080

Cost of attendance at Jackson College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,190

Cost of attendance at Jackson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Jackson College received on average $7,604 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,604

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	162	50%	$5,951	$964,077
Other Federal Grant	238	74%	$6,148	$1,463,327
State Grant/Scholarships	101	31%	$4,286	$432,907
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	80	25%	$2,056	$164,491
Total Grant & Scholarships	271	84%	$7,604	$2,060,725

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jackson College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jackson College students is 15.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.8%.

15.4%

asian 33.3% 4 students
African American 2.7% 5 students
white 21.7% 88 students
unknown 12.5% 4 students
hispanic 14.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 11.3% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Jackson College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jackson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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