Jamestown Community College

www.sunyjcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,440

2.64% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,919

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,772

39.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.7%

196 Graduates

About

Jamestown Community College is a higher education institution located in Chautauqua County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jamestown Community College were General Studies (72 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (68 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (60 degrees).

In 2023, 523 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jamestown Community College. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (422 degrees), 12.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jamestown Community College is $5,440, which is $−2,813 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jamestown Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 649 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jamestown Community College is $5,440, which is $2,813 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,919.

In 2023, 33% of undergraduate students attending Jamestown Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,440

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jamestown Community College was $5,440. The cost of tuition at Jamestown Community College is $−2,813 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jamestown Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,919

2023 Value

1.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jamestown Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,919. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jamestown Community College grew by 1.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jamestown Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,575

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jamestown Community College was of $11,575 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.12% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jamestown Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Jamestown Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jamestown Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jamestown Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 649 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Jamestown Community College had a total enrollment of 3,772 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jamestown Community College is 1,481 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,291. This means that 39.3% of students enrolled at Jamestown Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jamestown Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 8.93% Hispanic or Latino, 2.49% Two or More Races, 2.09% Black or African American, 1.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.11% Asian, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jamestown Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jamestown Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,772 students. The full-time enrollment at Jamestown Community College is 1,481 and the part-time enrollment is 2,291. This means that 39.3% of students enrolled at Jamestown Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jamestown Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jamestown Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Jamestown Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jamestown Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,965 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
337 enrolled students
Two or More Races
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jamestown Community College is 78.6% White, 8.93% Hispanic or Latino, 2.49% Two or More Races, 2.09% Black or African American, 1.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.11% Asian, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 122 students (3.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 91 more women than men received degrees from Jamestown Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jamestown Community College is white (422 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jamestown Community College is General Studies (72 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (68 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (60 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jamestown Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (157 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jamestown Community College are Police officers (142,690 people), Other managers (125,920 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (109,721 people), Software developers (53,200 people), and Secondary school teachers (51,976 people).

The most specialized majors at Jamestown Community College in 2023 are Protective Services (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (19 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (157 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jamestown Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Jamestown Community College are Protective Services (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (19 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (157 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jamestown Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (359,496 people), Elementary & secondary schools (317,751 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (163,953 people), Individual & family services (133,921 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,771 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jamestown Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
72 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jamestown Community College was General Studies with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Jamestown Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

307

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Jamestown Community College, which is 0.704 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (307).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jamestown Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Jamestown Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Jamestown Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Jamestown Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jamestown Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
422 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jamestown Community College is white (422 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

0.574% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
249 degrees awarded
White Male
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jamestown Community College is white female (249 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (173 degrees).

Operations

Jamestown Community College employs 18 Assistant professors, 11 Professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Jamestown Community College are Male Assistant professor (11), Female Instructor (7), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jamestown Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.08M - Federal
$417k - State
$2.06M - Local

As of 2023, Jamestown Community College received $1.08M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $417k from state grants and contracts, and $2.06M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$16.7M

2023 Salaries

4.85%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jamestown Community College paid a median of $16.7M in salaries, a 4.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.69% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jamestown Community College paid a total of $3.2M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jamestown Community College were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Professor with 11 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jamestown Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jamestown Community College was Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, Female Instructor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jamestown Community College.

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