Jones County Junior College Mississippi

Public two-year college in rural Mississippi serving 4,305 students with low tuition and broad liberal arts coursework.

College statistics

Address:
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS
39437
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.jcjc.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Jones County Junior College is a public two-year institution in Ellisville, Mississippi, offering liberal arts and sciences coursework to students seeking affordable entry to higher education. The college serves a regional population in a town setting and provides a foundation for students planning to transfer to four-year universities or pursue direct workforce entry.

In-state tuition is $4,700 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $5,700. Total cost of attendance (including room and board) runs $10,530 for in-state students and $11,530 for out-of-state students. The college enrolls 4,305 students across its programs, making it a mid-sized community college by Mississippi standards.

JCJC works best for students seeking an affordable starting point for a bachelor's degree or those looking to complete general education requirements before transferring. The college also serves those entering workforce programs without a four-year degree requirement. For details on academic offerings, support services, and transfer pathways, visit www.jcjc.edu/.