Birmingham, AL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson State Community College (in-state) | $5,100 | — |
| AL average | $10,852 | -53% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,100 | $20,400 |
| Out-of-state | $8,970 | $35,880 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Jefferson State Community College ranks 13 by in-state tuition among the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 76% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Jefferson State Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $5,100 |
| Enterprise State Community College | $5,100 |
| Central Alabama Community College | $5,110 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $5,120 |
In-state tuition at Jefferson State Community College is $5,100 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,970.
Jefferson State Community College in-state tuition is 53% below the AL average of $10,852.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Jefferson State Community College is 72% below that.
$5,100 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Jefferson State Community College comes to about $20,400 for an in-state student and $35,880 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Jefferson State Community College ranks 13 out of the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.