Jamestown Community College

What Jamestown Community College does

Jamestown Community College (SUNY JCC) is a public community college established in 1950, the first community college affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The institution operates three campuses in western New York — the main Jamestown campus at 525 Falconer Street, the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, and the North County Center in Dunkirk — serving rural southwestern New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. JCC enrolls students across more than 60 degree, certificate, microcredential, and short-term training programs organized into five career communities (Business, Arts & Humanities; Healthcare & Wellness; Social Engagement; and STEM), with approximately 33% of courses available online through the Brightspace LMS.

The college operates on commodity educational technology infrastructure including the Banner student information system, Starfish advising platform, Handshake career services platform, Degree Works degree audit tool, HelioCampus institutional research, Microsoft 365, and JCC Alert emergency notification. Specialized academic pathways span Nursing (A.A.S.), Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S.), Addictions Counseling (A.S.), Engineering Science, and a Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy. Support services include the Learning Commons (library, tutoring, accessibility), Career Services, Financial Aid & Billing, Residence Life at Hillside Suites, Health Center, and Athletics (Jayhawks/NJCAA Region III).

Revenue derives from a combination of in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees, recurring state funding from the SUNY system, grants (including a recent $200,000 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant for Construction Technology), and donations through the JCC Foundation (which has distributed over $6 million in USA Scholarships since 1979). Approximately 80% of JCC students receive financial aid and over half graduate debt-free. Distribution is hybrid: on-campus instruction at three locations, online programs, high school dual enrollment (EARN Grant, College Connections), and workforce development customized for employers, including an on-site Small Business Development Center.

Name

Jamestown Community College

Legal name

Jamestown Community College

Website

https://sunyjcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jamestown Community College (SUNY JCC) is a public community college founded in 1950 operating three campuses in western New York — Jamestown, Olean, and Dunkirk — delivering 60+ associate degree, certificate, and workforce programs to traditional students, adult learners, and regional employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Online higher education
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, along with various course and program fees
2. State Funding (SUNY System): State University of New York system funding allocated to community colleges for operations and specific initiatives
3. Grants and Donations: Funding from foundations (such as Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation $200K grant), federal and state grants, and private donations through the JCC Foundation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jamestown Community College is a public community college delivering post-secondary credit-bearing instruction through 60+ associate degree, certificate, microcredential, and short-term training programs across five career communities. The college serves individual students (first-time, adult, international, military, transfer) and regional employers through on-campus instruction across three campuses in Western New York and online course delivery via Brightspace LMS.

Product overview

Jamestown Community College (SUNY JCC) is a community college offering post-secondary educational programs across three campuses in New York State (Jamestown, Cattaraugus County in Olean, and North County in Dunkirk). The institution operates as a single unified educational institution providing credit programs including associate degrees, certificates, and microcredentials across 60+ programs organized into five career communities: Business, Arts & Humanities, Healthcare & Wellness, Social Engagement, and STEM. Student support services include the Learning Commons (tutoring, library, accessibility), Career Services (Handshake-integrated job platform), Financial Aid, Residence Life (Hillside Suites housing), Athletics (Jayhawks/NJCAA), Health Center, Campus Safety, and Global Learning. Specialized high school programs include EARN Grant, College Connections, Liberty Partnerships, and REACH. Workforce Development offers customized training and small business support. 33% of courses are available online through Brightspace LMS. Financial structure includes 200+ transfer agreements and emphasis on affordable access with 80% of students receiving financial aid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree and Certificate Programs JCC offers 60+ academic programs including associate degrees, certificates, microcredentials, short-term training, and program partnerships across five career communities. Degrees are designed for direct workforce entry or seamless transfer to four-year institutions.
• Online Programs Online and hybrid course delivery for JCC students, with approximately one-third of courses available in online format through the Brightspace learning management system.
• Nursing (A.A.S.) Program Four-semester sequential associate degree nursing program beginning each fall with TEAS admission exam requirement, preparing students for NCLEX-RN licensure.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S.) Program Associate degree program preparing students for Occupational Therapy Assistant certification with required clinical fieldwork.
• Addictions Counseling (A.S.) Program Associate degree program preparing students for CASAC-T credentialing and work in substance abuse treatment, including 350-hour educational requirement and 135-hour supervised field experience.
• Workforce Development Learning opportunities bridging employer needs, community, and individuals through customized training and the Small Business Development Center serving regional businesses.
• Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy Law enforcement training program offered through JCC's workforce development division for aspiring sheriff's deputies.
• Learning Commons Academic support center providing library services, tutoring, accessibility services, and assistive technology, with both in-person and virtual support options.
• Career Services Comprehensive career support including job/internship posting through Handshake, career fairs, resume assistance, career readiness workshops, internship opportunities, job shadowing, and career mentoring programs.
• EARN Grant Program (High School Dual Enrollment) Educational Advancement for Regional Neighbors (EARN) program allowing high school students aged 15+ to take college courses at reduced rates, with the grant covering half of in-state tuition for up to two courses per semester.
• College Connections Program High school partnership program enabling seniors to take college-level courses during their senior year of high school.
• Liberty Partnerships Program Support program for high school students designed to prevent dropout and encourage college completion.
• REACH Homeschool Program Program providing college access opportunities for homeschooled students.
• Residence Life (Hillside Suites) On-campus housing at Hillside Suites residence halls for students seeking campus living experience at the Jamestown Campus.
• Jayhawks Athletics Student athletics programs competing in NJCAA Region III and WNYAC.
• JCC Child Care Center at Cattaraugus County Campus On-campus child care center at the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, NY operated in partnership with YMCA Twin Tiers to address child care deserts for student parents. Expansion announced March 2026 to add evening and weekend hours.

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA Twin TierscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partnership with YMCA Twin Tiers to operate a new child care center at JCC's Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, NY. The $1.7 million center offers nearly 50 spots during the school year and 100 during summer months for student parents. This is part of Governor Kathy Hochul's $10.8 million initiative to establish child care centers across SUNY campuses to address child care deserts in New York State.
• State University of New York (SUNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCC is part of the SUNY system, receiving state funding and operating under SUNY policies. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the child care center opening. The college participates in SUNY initiatives including SUNY Reconnect for adult learners and statewide child care expansion.
• St. Bonaventure UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCC leaders joined St. Bonaventure University AI Forum to discuss the growing role of AI in higher education, workforce development, and regional innovation. Represents ongoing collaboration between regional educational institutions.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationCareer services platform used by JCC for job postings, internship opportunities, career fair management, and employer recruitment connections. JCC's Career Services uses Handshake to connect students and alumni with employers across the U.S.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site SBDC at JCC provides free, confidential counseling and training for new or existing businesses in the community. Part of the workforce development ecosystem supporting regional economic growth.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SUNY Erie Community College: Fellow SUNY community college in the Buffalo/Niagara region offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training — directly comparable public two-year institution with shared SUNY governance and similar rural/urban fringe catchment.
• Corning Community College (SUNY): Upstate/rural SUNY community college with a comparable small-city footprint, associate-degree focus, and similar transfer + workforce mix — directly comparable in scale and rural mission.
• Monroe Community College: Rochester-area SUNY community college with comparable program mix (transfer + workforce), multi-campus footprint, and SUNY funding model — directly competes for transfer-bound students and similar employer-training RFPs.
• Niagara County Community College: Adjacent SUNY community college serving a similar Western New York population with overlapping transfer pathways and parallel workforce development offerings including healthcare and trades.
• Genesee Community College: Western NY-based SUNY community college with similar program breadth, campus-center model, and rural-employer partnership focus — direct competitor for in-region adult and workforce students.

Emerging players

• Rio Salado College: Online-first community college; relevant peer benchmark for the 33%-online share at JCC and the broader opportunity to expand asynchronous/distance enrollment into adult and out-of-state segments.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana-based multi-campus community college system; comparable operational model (public two-year, large online footprint, transfer + career/technical mix) and useful benchmark for scale and online-program reach JCC could emulate.
• Alfred State College (SUNY): SUNY institution focused on applied/technical associate and bachelor's programs; overlaps with JCC's hands-on workforce tracks (Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology Institute) in the Western NY corridor.

Others

• St. Bonaventure University: Regional four-year institution collaborating with JCC on the AI Forum and likely transfer pipeline; relevant as the dominant local receiving institution for JCC transfer students rather than as a head-to-head competitor.

Regional players

• Northern Pennsylvania Regional College: Pennsylvania-based regional community college serving the same rural PA border counties targeted by JCC's Good Neighbors PA Scholarship — adjacent competitor for out-of-state recruitment catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sunyjcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/321455682211
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jamestown-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunyjcc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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