Jefferson Community and Technical College — tuition $4,464 in-state, $6,000 out-of-stateJefferson Community and Technical College campus, Louisville, KY. Photo: Jack Boucher, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
46/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
12,574
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,102
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Jefferson Community and Technical College ▼
64%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Jefferson Community and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,171
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,950
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,651
Median debt at graduation
35.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 87th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Jefferson Community and Technical College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Jefferson Community and Technical College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $334,507
Avg rent near campus: $1,203/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40210 (10.2% cap, Louisville)
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🏆 Where Jefferson Community and Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,984 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person50%
Hybrid (Some Online)20%
Fully Online31%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)37%
25-64 (Adult)25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Jefferson Community and Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College?
Tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College is
$4,464 for in-state students
and $6,000 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,102.
What is the graduation rate at Jefferson Community and Technical College?
The graduation rate at Jefferson Community and Technical College is 31%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Jefferson Community and Technical College a good school?
Jefferson Community and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Jefferson Community and Technical College?
Jefferson Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of 12,574 students.
Is there rental demand near Jefferson Community and Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 64% of students at Jefferson Community and Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 7,984 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Louisville area.
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