What Jackson State Community College does

Jackson State Community College is a public two-year community college founded in 1967 and headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee, operating as part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. The college serves more than 4,000 students across four campus locations in West Tennessee — the main campus in Jackson plus branch sites in Lexington, Savannah, and Trenton (Gibson County Center) — and offers over 50 academic programs and certificates spanning associate degree pathways, transfer programs to four-year universities, workforce training, and dual enrollment for high school students.

The college's core digital infrastructure consists of a main public website, the JWeb student information portal, an eLearn online learning platform, a Slate application management system, and a TN eCampus consortium partnership for online degree delivery. Programs are delivered through in-person classroom instruction, fully online asynchronous courses, hybrid formats, and video-conference-based distance education connecting multiple campus locations. The college holds SACSCOC accreditation to award associate degrees and participates in transfer partnerships with Tennessee public four-year universities including Union University, Bethel University, Lipscomb University, and the University of Memphis. A Phi Theta Kappa Chi Omicron chapter supports academic excellence among high-GPA students.

JSCC's revenue model is built on tuition and fees regulated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, supplemented by federal financial aid, state appropriations, and donor contributions through the JSCC Foundation, which awards scholarships to more than 200 students annually. The average financial aid award exceeds $8,500, reinforcing the college's positioning on affordability and access. Non-academic services include a campus bookstore operated in partnership with B&K and an athletics program (the Green Jays) competing at the NJCAA Division I and II level. The college also runs a Workforce Solutions division and hosts a Tennessee Small Business Development Center serving the regional workforce and small business community.

Name

Jackson State Community College

Legal name

Jackson State Community College

Website

https://jscc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jackson State Community College is a public two-year college in West Tennessee serving 4,000+ students across four campuses, offering 50+ associate degree, certificate, and workforce programs under the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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 and mandatory fees for enrollment in credit and non-credit courses across all delivery formats (in-person, online, hybrid, distance).

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jackson State Community College is a public two-year institution that delivers associate degree programs, technical certificates, dual enrollment courses, and workforce training to over 4,000 students in West Tennessee. Coursework is offered in-person at four campus locations (Jackson, Lexington, Savannah, and Trenton) and through online, hybrid, and video-conference distance learning formats, with credits designed to transfer to public four-year universities across Tennessee.

Product overview

Jackson State Community College operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem for educational services. The core offerings include the main institutional website, the JWeb student information portal, the eLearn online learning platform, and the TN eCampus consortium partnership. Supporting services include the Slate-based application management system for admissions, the campus bookstore (partnered with B&K), and the Green Jays athletics website. The college offers over 50 programs and certificates through various delivery modes including in-person, hybrid, distance, and fully online classes.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Jays: The mascot and athletic brand for Jackson State Community College's sports teams competing at the NJCAA Division I and II level.

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs More than 50 Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degree programs designed for transfer to four-year institutions or direct workforce entry; available in person, online, hybrid, and distance learning formats to current and prospective students.
• Certificate Programs
• Transfer Pathway Programs Structured two-year academic pathways that allow students to complete general education and major coursework at JSCC and transfer seamlessly to Tennessee public four-year universities to complete a bachelor's degree.
• Dual Enrollment Program Allows high school students to take JSCC college-credit courses and earn an Associate degree or college credit while still enrolled in high school, delivered in coordination with partner high schools.
• Online and Distance Learning (eLearn) Fully online, hybrid, and video-conference-based courses delivered through the eLearn platform, giving students flexible access to JSCC coursework from any location.
• Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education Non-credit and short-cycle professional training, industry certifications, continuing education, and small business development services delivered through the Workforce Solutions division in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.
• Campus Bookstore (B&K Partnership) On-campus and online bookstore operated in partnership with B&K (bkstr.com), providing textbooks, textbook rentals, course supplies, and school apparel to JSCC students.
• Green Jays Athletics Program Intercollegiate athletics program (Green Jays) competing at the NJCAA Division I and II level, providing student-athletes with competitive sports opportunities and live-streamed events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ students receive foundation scholarships annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tennessee Board of RegentscoreOthersJackson State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, meaning it operates under the governance and regulatory oversight of the TBR system for all employment, programs, and activities.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)coreOthersThe college is accredited by SACSCOC to award associate degrees. Questions about accreditation may be directed to SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097.
• Tennessee Public 4-Year UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourse credits transfer to public institutions throughout Tennessee and beyond, allowing students to accelerate their college journey at 4-year universities. Transfer partnerships include Union University, Bethel University, Lipscomb University, and University of Memphis mentioned for PTK scholarship recipients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dyersburg State Community College: Another Tennessee Board of Regents community college serving rural Northwest Tennessee with associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs. Most directly comparable to JSCC in mission, governance, size profile, and rural West Tennessee catchment.
• Motlow State Community College: TBR community college with multiple locations across southern Middle Tennessee offering associate degrees and technical certificates. Comparable in multi-site service model, TBR governance, and dual-enrollment partnerships with area high schools.
• Volunteer State Community College: TBR community college in Gallatin, TN offering associate degrees and workforce credentials. Operates under identical TBR governance and SACSCOC accreditation framework as JSCC, with overlapping transfer and career-ready program offerings.
• Roane State Community College: TBR community college serving East Tennessee with multiple campus locations and a similar multi-site rural/suburban footprint to JSCC. Directly comparable in delivery model and student-segment mix.
• Walters State Community College: TBR community college in Morristown, TN with associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable in rural service-area model, SACSCOC accreditation, and TBR system operations.
• Northeast State Community College: TBR community college serving Northeast Tennessee with multiple service locations and a similar multi-campus access model. Directly comparable in TBR governance, associate-degree mission, and workforce program emphasis.
• Pellissippi State Community College: TBR community college in the Knoxville region with a broad associate degree and technical certificate portfolio. Comparable in governance and program breadth, including industry-aligned healthcare and technical programs.
• Nashville State Community College: TBR community college located in Nashville offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and dual enrollment. Direct TBR-system peer with comparable program mix, though serving a more urban market than JSCC.
• Chattanooga State Community College: TBR community college in Chattanooga with a large associate degree and technical program portfolio. Comparable in accreditation, program breadth, and transfer pathway focus, though serving a larger urban market.
• Columbia State Community College: TBR-governed community college in southern Middle Tennessee offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training. Directly comparable in governance structure, program portfolio, and student-segment mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jscc_main
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jacksonstatecc
• Facebookfacebook.com/32151230043
• Instagraminstagram.com/jackson_state_cc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-state-community-college

Compliance1 record

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