Jamestown Community College
Jamestown Community College is a public community college in Jamestown, New York, enrolling about 1,739 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,840 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,840
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,850 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,739 74.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.15%
Jamestown Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Jamestown Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Jamestown Community College?
Jamestown Community College is located in Jamestown, NY (ZIP 14701).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Jamestown Community College public or private?
Jamestown Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Jamestown Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,840.
Average net price after aid: $9,850.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,229 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,662 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,895 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,776 |
| $110,001+ | $16,306 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,360.
How big is Jamestown Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,739 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Jamestown Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.15%.
First-year retention: 58.4%.
What do graduates of Jamestown Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,868 six years after entry; $38,242 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,990.
24.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Jamestown Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (478 completions)
- CIP 240102 (67 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (62 completions)
- CIP 520201 (47 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations (34 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (30 completions)
- CIP 240199 (21 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (19 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (17 completions)
- Fine & Studio Arts (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Jamestown Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.15%; median earnings $38,242 at 10 years; net price $9,850. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jamestown Community College was $6,840.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,850
2024 Value
In 2024 Jamestown Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,850.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,400 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,850 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,360 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Jamestown Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.79% 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 Jamestown Community 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 Jamestown Community 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 | $4,810 | $9,030 | $7,722 |
| 2014 | $5,080 | $9,490 | $8,527 |
| 2015 | $5,360 | $9,880 | $8,682 |
| 2016 | $5,500 | $10,130 | $8,433 |
| 2017 | $5,670 | $10,420 | $8,633 |
| 2018 | $5,850 | $10,720 | $8,082 |
| 2019 | $6,100 | $11,140 | $8,416 |
| 2020 | $6,336 | $11,536 | $8,302 |
| 2021 | $6,350 | $11,550 | $9,384 |
| 2022 | $6,450 | $11,750 | $8,650 |
| 2023 | $6,600 | $12,040 | $9,507 |
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
74.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jamestown Community College in 2024 is 1,739 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.4%
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
32.82% 100% Completion Time
40.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.82% of students graduating from Jamestown Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Jamestown Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,990 Median Student Debt
$38,242 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.74% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
870.61% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Jamestown Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 67 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 62 completions
CIP 52.0201: 47 completions
Agricultural Production Operations: 34 completions
General Biological Sciences: 30 completions
CIP 24.0199: 21 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 19 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 17 completions
Fine & Studio Arts: 16 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 478 completions
Most popular programs at Jamestown Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Jamestown Community College graduates.
About
Jamestown Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, NY, offering 37 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,739 students. The institution maintains a 40.15% graduation rate. Approximately 24.55% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Jamestown, NY 14701
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Jamestown Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Jamestown Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,840 and average net price is $9,850 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Jamestown Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,868 six years after entry and $38,242 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jamestown Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jamestown Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,990.
How big is Jamestown Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,739 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Jamestown Community College public or private?
Jamestown Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, NY.
Is Jamestown Community College an HBCU?
No. Jamestown Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Jamestown Community College a tribal college?
No. Jamestown Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Jamestown Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jamestown Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.6%).
Is Jamestown Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Jamestown Community 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.