College · Catholic life on campus
Jefferson State Community College
- LocationBirmingham, AL
- Type and sizePublic · 2-year · 8,839 students
Jefferson State Community College is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
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Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 8,839 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 8,839 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $9,086 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $14,814 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $9,689 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 26% |
| First-year retention | 59% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $40,719 |
| Admission rate | — |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 35% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama
The Most Reverend Steven J. Raica, Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 101505
- Carnegie classification: Associate's college
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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- Is Jefferson State Community College a Catholic college?
- No. Jefferson State Community College is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.
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