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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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,080

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

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

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

  • NJCAA
    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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