Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,040 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,850 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,384 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,024 | State avg: $14,203. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 28.63% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 30.01% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Jefferson State Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,850
Books and supplies
$1,444
Fees and remainder
$4,090
Sticker price
$14,384
Average net price
$9,024
Average aid coverage
37%
$5,360 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Jefferson State Community College pays approximately $9,024 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Alabama average of $14,203 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Jefferson State Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Alabama and national averages.
Jefferson State Community College net price
$9,024
Alabama average
$14,203
National average
$17,506
Jefferson State Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,850 and average net price at $9,024. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,850
Current net price
$9,024
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Jefferson State Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$40,719
Undergraduates
5,443
10-Year Median Earnings - Jefferson State Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Jefferson State Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Jefferson State Community College?
Undergraduates
5,443
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
28.63%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
30.01%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 28.63% of Jefferson State Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 30.01% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Jefferson State Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Jefferson State Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Jefferson State Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Jefferson State Community College is listed at 2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215-3098. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Jefferson State Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson State Community College | Not available | $8,850 | $9,024 | $40,719 |
| Auburn University | 50.47% | $33,944 | $23,897 | $65,337 |
| Columbia Southern University | Not available | $5,808 | $14,975 | $63,534 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 74.25% | $24,662 | $19,880 | $61,767 |
| Marion Military Institute | 59.17% | $15,538 | $10,137 | $59,644 |
Similar Schools in Birmingham
This local cluster focuses on nearby Birmingham schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Birmingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Jefferson State Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Jefferson State Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Jefferson State Community College tuition?
Jefferson State Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,850.
What is Jefferson State Community College's average net price?
Jefferson State Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,024.
What is Jefferson State Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,719 for Jefferson State Community College.
Is Jefferson State Community College accredited?
Jefferson State Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Jefferson State Community College?
The local dataset lists 5,443 undergraduate students at Jefferson State Community College.
What percentage of Jefferson State Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Jefferson State Community College in the local dataset is 28.63%.
What is the federal loan rate at Jefferson State Community College?
The federal loan rate for Jefferson State Community College in the local dataset is 30.01%.
Where should I verify Jefferson State Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Jefferson State Community College or the latest official federal education data.