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Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS·Public·3,248 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,248 students.

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3,248
Students
$7,945
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, Mississippi with approximately 3,248 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,945 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Jones College is a public community college in Ellisville, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and serves its eight-county district consisting of Clarke, Covington, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Perry, Smith, and Wayne Counties.

This is a solid, affordable option if you're looking to start your college journey without taking on major debt — at just $5,500 in median graduation debt and under $8,000/year in net cost, the financial picture is genuinely accessible. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $33,300 a decade out, which is modest, so it's worth thinking carefully about whether your intended career path and transfer or degree plans align with that reality. Best suited for students focused on workforce entry, local opportunities, or transferring to a four-year school while keeping costs low.

Founded
1911
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing3%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Red West

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,000
Avg Net Price
$7,945
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black33%
Hispanic/Latino2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,248 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Jones County Junior College

900 South Court Street

Ellisville, MS 39437

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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