Jefferson Community and Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Jefferson Tech 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 Jefferson Community and Technical 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.

Jefferson Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jefferson Tech is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Jefferson Tech is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Jefferson Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,568

Cost of attendance at Jefferson Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

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Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,320

Cost of attendance at Jefferson Community and Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Jefferson Community and Technical College received on average $5,331 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.

$5,331

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	416	53%	$4,572	$1,901,808
Other Federal Grant	464	59%	$4,875	$2,261,892
State Grant/Scholarships	676	86%	$1,966	$1,329,189
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	61	8%	$3,180	$194,007
Total Grant & Scholarships	710	90%	$5,331	$3,785,088

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jefferson Community and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Jefferson Community and Technical College students is 31.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.6%.

31.3%

asian 41.9% 13 students
African American 17.3% 29 students
white 36.2% 203 students
unknown 36.4% 4 students
hispanic 26.0% 20 students
Mixed Race 25.4% 15 students

Service Offerings

Jefferson Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jefferson Community and Technical 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

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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