Jackson College
Jackson College is a public community college in Jackson, Michigan, serving roughly 3,422 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $7,350 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,350
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,761 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,422 34.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 15.90%
Jackson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Jackson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Jackson College?
Jackson College is located in Jackson, MI (ZIP 49201-8399).
Is Jackson College public or private?
Jackson College is a Public institution.
How much does Jackson College cost?
Published tuition: $7,350 in-state, $10,200 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,761.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,227 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,062 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,539 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,799 |
| $110,001+ | $15,563 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,400.
How big is Jackson College?
Total enrollment: 3,422 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Jackson College?
150%-time completion rate: 15.90%.
What do graduates of Jackson College earn?
Median earnings: $31,956 six years after entry; $36,898 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,875.
36.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Jackson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,093 completions)
- CIP 240102 (1,233 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (129 completions)
- CIP 520201 (123 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (53 completions)
- CIP 460302 (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (40 completions)
- Design & Applied Arts (37 completions)
- CIP 400101 (35 completions)
- CIP 422707 (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Jackson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 15.90%; median earnings $36,898 at 10 years; net price $7,761. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jackson College was $7,350.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,761
2024 Value
In 2024 Jackson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,761.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,761 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,400 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,800 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Jackson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Jackson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Jackson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,504 | $6,024 | $6,812 |
| 2014 | $3,648 | $6,024 | $7,036 |
| 2015 | $3,912 | $6,912 | $11,238 |
| 2016 | $4,200 | $7,440 | $7,587 |
| 2017 | $5,984 | $10,624 | $8,258 |
| 2018 | $6,298 | $11,187 | $9,136 |
| 2019 | $6,600 | $11,728 | $9,222 |
| 2020 | $6,703 | $11,933 | $10,729 |
| 2021 | $6,420 | $11,190 | $10,718 |
| 2022 | $6,735 | $9,375 | $12,176 |
| 2023 | $7,040 | $9,795 | $7,657 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jackson College in 2024 is 3,422 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.33% 100% Completion Time
15.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from Jackson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Jackson College.
Return on Investment
$13,875 Median Student Debt
$36,898 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1088.57% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Jackson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 1,233 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 129 completions
CIP 52.0201: 123 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 53 completions
CIP 46.0302: 44 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 40 completions
Design & Applied Arts: 37 completions
CIP 40.0101: 35 completions
CIP 42.2707: 32 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,093 completions
Most popular programs at Jackson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Jackson College graduates.
About
Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, MI, offering 47 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,422 students. The institution maintains a 15.90% graduation rate. Approximately 36.95% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Jackson, MI 49201-8399
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 15.90% graduation rate at Jackson College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Jackson College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,350 and average net price is $7,761 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Jackson College earn?
Median earnings are $31,956 six years after entry and $36,898 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jackson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jackson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,875.
How big is Jackson College?
Total enrollment is about 3,422 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Jackson College public or private?
Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, MI.
Is Jackson College an HBCU?
No. Jackson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Jackson College a tribal college?
No. Jackson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Jackson College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jackson College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.1%).
Is Jackson College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Jackson College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.