Jefferson Community and Technical College Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public community college in Louisville, Kentucky, serving roughly 7,744 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,376 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,808. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.9%) and Black or African American (25.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,808
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $6,376 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,744 37.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.47%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 48.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 96.3%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,202
  • Room & Board: $8,814 annual estimate

Jefferson Community and Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Jefferson Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Jefferson Community and Technical College?

Jefferson Community and Technical College is located in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40202).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College public or private?

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Jefferson Community and Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $4,808 in-state, $6,512 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $6,376.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,441
$30,001–$48,000$5,839
$48,001–$75,000$7,516
$75,001–$110,000$9,879
$110,001+$12,227

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,232.

How big is Jefferson Community and Technical College?

Total enrollment: 7,744 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 19,202 students.

About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Jefferson Community and Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 35.47%.

First-year retention: 59.5%.

What do graduates of Jefferson Community and Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $32,950 six years after entry; $38,171 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,651.

28.70% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Jefferson Community and Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.47%; median earnings $38,171 at 10 years; net price $6,376. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,808
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College was $4,808.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$6,376
2024 Value

In 2024 Jefferson Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,376.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$25,504 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$6,376 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$19,232 4-Year In-State Tuition

$26,048 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$8,814 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,268 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$14,890 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$59,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

8.87% 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 Jefferson Community and Technical 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 Jefferson Community and Technical 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$3,536$12,176$6,662
2014$3,704$12,536$6,652
2015$3,704$12,536$6,618
2016$4,016$13,376$6,807
2017$4,160$13,880$5,401
2018$4,328$14,480$5,543
2019$4,448$14,888$6,005
2020$4,568$15,320$5,954
2021$4,568$15,320$6,568
2022$4,640$15,560$5,908
2023$4,706$6,242$6,058

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.

Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics

Jefferson Community and Technical College reported total enrollment of about 7,744 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.9%), Black or African American (25.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). About 28.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jefferson Community and Technical College in 2024 is 7,744 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,202 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

59.5%
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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

21.94% 100% Completion Time

35.47% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21.94% of students graduating from Jefferson Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General: 81% male / 19% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Return on Investment

$11,651 Median Student Debt

$38,171 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1396.67% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1,034 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 718 completions

3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 399 completions

4. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 332 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 329 completions

6. Welding Technology/Welder: 324 completions

7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 316 completions

8. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 192 completions

9. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 133 completions

Most popular programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Jefferson Community and Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Jefferson Community and Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 96.3%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,007
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,378

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Louisville, KY, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Sciences, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 7,744 students. Student body composition includes White (46.9%), Black or African American (25.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.47%. Approximately 28.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Louisville, KY 40202

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.47% graduation rate at Jefferson Community and Technical 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jefferson Community and Technical College located?

Jefferson Community and Technical College is located in Louisville, KY.

How much does Jefferson Community and Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,808 and average net price is $6,376 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,814 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Jefferson Community and Technical College?

Jefferson Community and Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,202 students, White (46.9%), Black or African American (25.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Jefferson Community and Technical College?

About 48.4% of students at Jefferson Community and Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Jefferson Community and Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $32,950 six years after entry and $38,171 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Jefferson Community and Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 35.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Jefferson Community and Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,651.

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College public or private?

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Louisville, KY.

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College an HBCU?

No. Jefferson Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College a tribal college?

No. Jefferson Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jefferson Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.4%).

Is Jefferson Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Jefferson Community and Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Kentucky trade schools profile
  • Louisville, Kentucky city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Kentucky

    • 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.