Jones County Junior College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Jones County Junior College is a public community college in Ellisville, Mississippi, serving roughly 3,535 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,048 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,806. Student demographics in federal data include White (57.0%) and Black or African American (35.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,806
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,048 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,535 79.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.92%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 40.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 29.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,523
- Room & Board: $5,830 annual estimate
Jones County Junior College: what the data shows
Common questions about Jones County Junior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Jones County Junior College?
Jones County Junior College is located in Ellisville, MS (ZIP 39437).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Jones County Junior College public or private?
Jones County Junior College is a Public institution.
How much does Jones County Junior College cost?
Published tuition: $4,806 in-state, $6,806 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,048.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,645 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,537 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,855 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,991 |
| $110,001+ | $10,931 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,224.
How big is Jones County Junior College?
Total enrollment: 3,535 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,523 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Jones County Junior College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.92%.
First-year retention: 55.9%.
What do graduates of Jones County Junior College earn?
Median earnings: $29,640 six years after entry; $33,377 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,291.
37.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Jones County Junior College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (529 completions)
- Electrician (78 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (66 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (61 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (47 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (41 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (40 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (33 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (30 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Jones County Junior College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.92%; median earnings $33,377 at 10 years; net price $6,048. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,806
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College was $4,806.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,048
2024 Value
In 2024 Jones County Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,048.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,192 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,048 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,224 4-Year In-State Tuition
$27,224 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,830 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$10,636 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$42,544 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Jones County Junior College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.99% 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 Jones County Junior 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 Jones County Junior 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 | $2,722 | $4,722 | $4,881 |
| 2014 | $2,722 | $4,722 | $5,408 |
| 2015 | $2,722 | $4,722 | $5,341 |
| 2016 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $4,981 |
| 2017 | $3,480 | $4,480 | $5,207 |
| 2018 | $3,480 | $5,480 | $5,024 |
| 2019 | $3,830 | $5,830 | $4,673 |
| 2020 | $3,870 | $5,870 | $5,187 |
| 2021 | $3,870 | $5,870 | $4,585 |
| 2022 | $3,870 | $5,870 | $6,157 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | $6,000 | $7,945 |
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
Jones County Junior College reported total enrollment of about 3,535 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.0%), Black or African American (35.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). About 37.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jones County Junior College in 2024 is 3,535 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,523 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.9%
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 57.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.13% 100% Completion Time
40.92% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.13% of students graduating from Jones County Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Electrician: 97% male / 3% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% 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 Jones County Junior College.
Return on Investment
$6,291 Median Student Debt
$33,377 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1279.67% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Jones County Junior College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 529 completions
2. Electrician: 78 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 66 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 61 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 47 completions
6. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 41 completions
7. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 40 completions
8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 33 completions
9. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Jones County Junior College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Jones County Junior College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Jones County Junior College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,292
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,767
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, MS, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Electrician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 3,535 students. Student body composition includes White (57.0%), Black or African American (35.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.92%. Approximately 37.63% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Ellisville, MS 39437
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Jones County Junior 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jones County Junior College located?
Jones County Junior College is located in Ellisville, MS.
How much does Jones County Junior College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,806 and average net price is $6,048 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,830 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Jones County Junior College?
Jones County Junior College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,523 students, White (57.0%), Black or African American (35.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Jones County Junior College?
About 40.2% of students at Jones County Junior College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Jones County Junior College earn?
Median earnings are $29,640 six years after entry and $33,377 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jones County Junior College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jones County Junior College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,291.
Is Jones County Junior College public or private?
Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, MS.
Is Jones County Junior College an HBCU?
No. Jones County Junior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Jones County Junior College a tribal college?
No. Jones County Junior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Jones County Junior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Jones County Junior College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is Jones County Junior College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Jones County Junior 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
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Mississippi trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
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.