Jefferson Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Watertown, NY · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$6,264
Out-of-State Tuition$11,700
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Jefferson Community College vs. State and National Averages

Jefferson Community CollegeNY AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$6,264$22,694$18,082
vs. average—-72%-65%

Other colleges in Watertown

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing ProgramPublic23$22,972

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Jefferson Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,991
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)28%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$12,000
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants34%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over25%
First-generation students44%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Jefferson Community College?

In-state tuition at Jefferson Community College is $6,264 and out-of-state tuition is $11,700, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Jefferson Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Jefferson Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Jefferson Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Jefferson Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Jefferson Community College?

Jefferson Community College enrolls about 1,499 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Is Jefferson Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Jefferson Community College is $6,264, which is 72% below the NY average of $22,694.

How much do graduates of Jefferson Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Jefferson Community College are $39,991 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Jefferson Community College take on?

The median debt among Jefferson Community College graduates who borrowed is $12,000, according to College Scorecard.